Assistant Coach for Men's Lacrosse

Job Summary

The following position is a part-time position that reports to the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach and will have a second report relative to the secondary duty of game management, outside of the Men's Lacrosse Program.

Specific Responsibilities

• Direct leadership and development of the Men's Lacrosse team.
• Identifying and recruiting quality student athletes in concert with the academic mission of the University.
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive team culture and chemistry.
• Mentoring and counseling student-athletes.
• Assisting in planning and conducting practices.
• Assisting in scouting opponents and developing game strategies.
• Assisting in travel planning and making travel arrangements
• Fundraising and community service activities.
• Developing a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference, and NCAA regulations.
• Represent the Athletics in a positive and professional manner.
• Game day responsibilities.
• Outside of season game management responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of English language including meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, written, teaching, and computer skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to set priorities, advocate team concepts, work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required as well as a valid driver's license.

Physical Demand

• Must possess the physical stamina to effectively coach the sport. Position requires frequent physical exertion including running, walking and jumping.
• Lifting, pulling, pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• Lacrosse coaching or playing experience is preferred.