Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach in Waterbury, Connecticut at Post University
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach supports the planning, organization, and execution of all aspects of the men's lacrosse program. This role assists in the training and development of student-athletes, evaluates individual skills and abilities, and helps position players for team success. The coach fosters athletic growth, leadership development, and a positive student-athlete experience while maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
The successful candidate will possess knowledge of men's lacrosse principles, practices, and strategies; exercise sound judgment; and contribute to a collaborative coaching environment. This position operates under general supervision and requires initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
This is a part-time, 10-month position requiring evening and weekend availability, as well as regular travel for recruiting and team-related activities.
Essential Accountabilities:
- Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs
- Assist the head coach with on- and off-field coaching of the team, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned.
- Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
- Assist the head coach with on- and off-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.
- Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.
- Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
- Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.
- Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
- Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.
- Candidates must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.
- Additional duties can be assigned with discussions between the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and the candidate
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (listed below).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy, and/or video editing.
- Proven leadership ability.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
- Excellent communication, written and oral skills
- Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
- The candidate must possess a clean driving record. Post University uses MVR reports as part of our pre-employment screening process
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