Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse (Offensive Coordinator)

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Assistant Coach for the Men's Lacrosse team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of student-athletes. This dynamic position involves assisting in coaching, recruiting, and managing the program's operations, with a strong emphasis on offensive strategies. You will collaborate closely with the Head Coach to foster a competitive and supportive environment, ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations while promoting the holistic development of student-athletes. If you are passionate about sports and education, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of collegiate coaching experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in managing the lacrosse program.
• Lead and coordinate training and practice sessions.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

NCAA Compliance Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

First Aid Certification

AED/CPR Certification

Job description

Title:
Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse (Offensive Coordinator)

Department:
Lacrosse (Men)

Reports To:
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
As an Assistant Coach for NJIT's intercollegiate men's lacrosse
team, this function finds the incumbent responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the proper and overall management of the lacrosse program and will serve as the program's Offensive Coordinator.

Essential Functions:
Coaching and Teaching Activities: This function finds its incumbent providing a full array of services related to the Men's Lacrosse program. By way of illustration and not limitation, this function:
-Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition with an emphasis on offense. Serve as the Offensive Coordinator.
-Assists in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes for the intercollegiate lacrosse program, in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
-Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on navigating the collegiate student athlete experience.
-Leads, monitors and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
-Assist with contest scheduling.
-Assist in managing the operating budget.
-In collaboration with the Head Coach, recommends the purchasing of equipment and uniform apparel as needed for the intercollegiate lacrosse program.
-Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as required including overseeing team travel arrangements.
-Participates in fundraising activities as needed in coordination with University Advancement, to supplement additional monies for the program.
-Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and to government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents and the general public.

NCAA Compliance: Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA rules, regulations, bylaws, constitutions and related university rules, regulations and policies.

Maintain current health certifications (First Aid, AED/CPR).

Additional Functions:
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree required.
-Six to eight years collegiate coaching experience.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students required.
-Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty. Knowledge of applicable team or individual sport and its playing rules.
-Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.
-Must be able to organize and coordinate.
-Must have knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements & recruiting rules.
-Must have the ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
-Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-Must have a valid driver's license.
-AED/CPR and First-aid certified.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's Degree preferred.

Bargaining Unit:
PSA

Range/Band:
18

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time