Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Date: May 15, 2026
Title: Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Description : 
Responsibilities include assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program with a strong emphasis on player development, recruiting, scouting and film breakdown, social media and content creation, community engagement, and game-day administration. The assistant coach will help foster a positive, growth-oriented culture centered on hard work, accountability, leadership, academic success, and service to the campus and local community.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with practice planning and implementation, travel coordination, alumni and program engagement initiatives, team operations, fundraising activities, and supporting the overall vision and daily operations of the women’s basketball program. This position may also include additional departmental assignments as directed by the Director of Athletics.

Position responsibilities must be completed in accordance with the policies and regulations of the Department of Athletics, the College, the Empire 8 Conference, NCAA Division III, and all other applicable governing bodies.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all facets of operating a successful and competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program.
• Develop and implement individual and team player development plans that support student-athlete growth both on and off the court.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified prospective student-athletes who align with the academic standards, culture, and values of the College and women’s basketball program.
• Assist with all recruiting operations including relationship building with prospects, families, coaches, and recruiting services; communication outreach; campus visits; and recruiting database management.
• Coordinate and contribute to opponent scouting, film breakdown, statistical analysis, game preparation, and post-game evaluation.
• Assist with practice planning, skill instruction, game strategy implementation, and player mentorship.
• Manage and create engaging social media and digital content that positively promotes the women’s basketball program, student-athletes, and the College.
• Organize and participate in community service initiatives, youth engagement opportunities, clinics, camps, and other program outreach activities.
• Assist with game-day administration including equipment setup, film exchange, scouting materials, operational logistics, team travel, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Support a program culture built on hard work, accountability, leadership, personal growth, academic achievement, and community engagement.
• Monitor and support the academic progress and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement efforts, and special events that support the women’s basketball program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all NCAA, Empire 8, College, and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Comply with all applicable College, Federal, State, local and associational regulation.
• Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, Commencement Weekend and other institutional events.
• Represent the College and Department of Athletics in a professional manner at all times both on and off campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and/or Executive Director of Athletics.

Qualifications : Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and previous coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level or equivalent competitive experience. 

Preferred qualifications include prior collegiate coaching experience, demonstrated recruiting experience, knowledge of scouting and film analysis software, and experience with social media management and content creation within athletics.

• Strong understanding of basketball skill development, scouting, game preparation, and player evaluation.
• Ability to teach and develop student-athletes in a positive, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with film editing, scouting software, and video breakdown platforms.
• Knowledge of social media management, digital branding, and content creation strategies.
• Strong recruiting, communication, and relationship-building skills with prospective student-athletes, families, coaches, and campus partners.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented athletic department and campus community.
• Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and ability to serve as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• Understanding of and commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and compliance standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced collegiate athletic environment.
• A commitment to student-athlete development, leadership education, academic success, and community engagement is strongly valued.

Special Requirements:

• Evening and weekend work, as well as travel, are required.
• Ability to work flexible hours throughout the academic and competitive year.
• Commitment to supporting the mission, values, and philosophy of the College and the NCAA Division III athletics.

Salary Range : $27,000

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, Hartwick embraces the teacher-scholar model, with teaching excellence as the first priority, and seeks to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce. The College features a Liberal Arts in Practice general education curriculum and aspires to “be the best at melding liberal arts education with experiential learning.” 

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and a celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process. 

All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:

• A cover letter;
• A resume; 
• The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.