Assistant Coach - Mens Lacrosse

Chowan University; Murfreesboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chowan University seeks an Assistant/Head Coach to assist in overseeing a sports program and to support instructional activities in health and physical education as needed.

You will help analyze performance, recruit student-athletes, schedule practices, maintain facilities, and monitor academic progress while upholding NCAA regulations and promoting sportsmanship. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred, with collegiate coaching experience strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous collegiate coaching experience with proven success.
• Strong understanding of NCAA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing performance and instructing athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Assist Head Coach in scheduling, organizing, and overseeing practices; prepare the field and maintain equipment.
• Counsel students and assist them in solving problems.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts in accordance with NCAA guidelines; contact recruits, coaches, and parents; arrange campus visits.
• Supervise student employees.
• Monitor study halls and track players’ grades.
• Perform additional duties as directed by athletic leadership.

Skills

NCAA regulations

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Assist Head Coach in overseeing and administering a sports program, either men or women, at Chowan University: may instruct in assigned areas of health and physical education when given faculty status.

Essential Functions

• Assist in analyzing performance and instructing athletes in game strategies and techniques;
• Assist Head Coach in scheduling, organizing, and overseeing practices; assist in preparing the field for practices and/or games; ensuring equipment is in good working order;
• Counsel students and assists them in solving problems;
• Assist Head Coach in coordinating recruiting efforts in accordance with University, NCAA, and conference guidelines; contacting recruits, coaches, and parents as directed; setting up campus visits and attending games and tryout camps as directed.
• Supervise student employees as directed;
• Monitor study halls and reviews players’ grades.
• Perform additional functions and duties as requested by the Associate Vice President for Athletics/Director for Athletics and the Deputy Athletic Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough understanding of NCAA regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of constituencies within the community.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to recruit skilled players for the respective sport.
• Ability to counsel student-athletes on personal conduct, academic performance, and athletic participation, emphasizing sportsmanship.
• Capability to teach the fundamentals of the respective sport.
• Proficiency in preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports, particularly budget-related data.
• Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a cooperative environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage various responsibilities efficiently.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level or equivalent, with a proven track record of success.