Assistant Coach - Lacrosse

Job Summary

General Description:

As Assistant Coach, you are responsible for reporting to the Director of Athletics and working in conjunction with the head coach.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a competitive won/loss record of at least .500 in your division and qualifying the team for the Region XIX Tournament.
• Developing and maintaining the skill, discipline and integrity of team during games and practice through effective coaching.
• Statistical reporting and public relations including, but not limited to updating administration with every score and game highlight after each game, and keeping NJCAA Coaches' Website pages up to date.
• Attending the Athletic Orientation and Coaches Council meetings.
• Driving the team to and from road games in a safe manner. Ensuring coaches are able to serve as backups, following school van policy.
• The Assistant Coach may be responsible for notifying appropriate contacts if lost or late for a game, reporting of scores to the Director of Athletics, submitting timely expense reports.
• Established and maintain an active e-mail address.
• Follow medical guidelines for injured athletes per ATC/Team physician.
• Assistant Coach must be present at all games and practices.
• Assistant Coach must read, acknowledge, sign, and follow the NJCAA Coaching Principles, Coaching Creed, and the NJCAA Coaching Excellence Contract.
• Must encourage athletes to attend select athletic events in support of other teams.
• Performing such other functions in connection with your position as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Position involves both inside sedentary work and physical activity outside on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes.
• Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching and batting.
• Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in conditions including loud and constant noise. There is exposure to natural atmospheric conditions such as sun, rain, wind and dust, etc.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag approximately 50 pounds.
• Travel is required.