Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach in Mars Hill, North Carolina at Mars Hill University

The Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Men’s Lacrosse program.
Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Assist with essential daily tasks that are vital in running a successful NCAA Division II Athletic program
• On and off-campus recruiting of quality prospective student-athletes
• Attend and/or plan fundraising activities
• Assist with practice planning and implementation
• Game day responsibilities as directed by Head Coach
• Organize and participate in community engagement activities
• Monitor academic status and progress of student-athletes
• Film review and preparation of scouting reports as directed by Head Coach
• Field work and maintenance of softball facility as directed by Head Coach
• Assist in developing and monitoring an effective strength and conditioning program
• Assist Head Coach with social media accounts and positively promote the Men’s Lacrosse program
• Administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, organizing travel, and general office duties
• Effective communication with current student-athletes as well as prospective student-athletes
• Adhere to MHU, SAC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics

Qualifications:
Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree with a successful coaching background in Men’s Lacrosse. Strong communication, organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage Men’s Lacrosse programs are important.