Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator

FieldLevel, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Hill University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Lacrosse program. The successful candidate must show a strong commitment to academic success and assist with daily operations, practice planning, and on- and off-campus recruiting to build quality student-athletes.

You will participate in fundraising, film review, game-day duties, scheduling, travel logistics, and community engagement while ensuring compliance with MHU, SAC, and NCAA rules, reporting to the Head Coach and Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching background in Men’s Lacrosse.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and develop a Men’s Lacrosse program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with essential daily tasks vital for running the program.
• Recruit quality prospective student-athletes on and off campus.
• Plan and assist in fundraising activities.
• Assist with practice planning and implementation.
• Handle 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.
• Assist in developing and monitoring an effective strength and conditioning program.
• Assist Head Coach with social media accounts and promote the program.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.