Football Staff Intern

Date: April 24, 2026
Title: Football Staff Intern

Description : Under the supervision of the Head Football Coach, the Football Staff Intern is responsible for on-field coaching for the fall traditional season and spring non-traditional season with other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Executive Director of Athletics. Position responsibilities must be completed in accordance with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, College, Empire 8, NCAA, and other related association rules and regulations.

This position will receive on-campus housing in exchange for a role within the office of Residence Life. The candidate will be expected to work 29 hours per week in the fall and 19 hours per week in the spring for the football team and assist as needed with the residence life staff on weekends as required.

2026-2027 Academic year dates of service on campus will be:

• Fall semester: Monday, August 3, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026
• Spring semester: Monday, January 25, 2027 to Friday, May 14, 2027

Responsibilities :

• On-field coaching for the fall traditional season and spring non-traditional season.
• Assist with recruiting and day-to-day operations of the football program.
• Assist with a particular position group as assigned by the head coach.
• Additional duties as assigned by the head coaches and/or Executive Director of Athletics.
• Serve in support role to Residence Life regarding oversight and safety of students in one of the Hartwick College residence halls.
• Serve as an on-call first responder several times throughout the school year.
• Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, associational laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must complete and pass the NCAA Rules Test.
• As a representative of the College, expected to comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students.
• Participate in major campus events, including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.

Qualifications : Minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university. Playing and/or previous coaching experience preferred. Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record and be insurable by the College. CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the sport
• Being up to date with safety, rules and regulations and proper certifications
• Ability to provide academic guidance and mentoring to student-athletes
• Ability to multi-task and handle a job with a daily change of pace
• Ability to use independent action, estimating skill, memory, and problem-solving skills
• Since the position is based in athletics, there are physical demands related to the specific sport and may include exposure to different climate conditions while coaching or recruiting. May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Salary range : $16.00 per hour; on-campus housing.

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.