Assistant Lacrosse Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Lacrosse Coach to support the Head Coach in training and recruiting student-athletes for the NCAA Division I program. This role includes developing sport skills, maintaining ethical standards, and fostering relationships with athletes and alumni in a highly competitive academic setting.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Understanding of intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated success in coaching women's lacrosse at NCAA Division I level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct practice sessions and motivate athletes.
• Recruit student-athletes under supervision.
• Manage budgets and fund-raising activities.

Skills

Competency in lacrosse skill instruction

Recruiting skills

Teaching and coaching skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Instruction
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $64,350 - $66,300

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Description

One of the world’s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Family Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Lacrosse Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Lacrosse Coach and Associate in Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct practice sessions under the direction of the Head Lacrosse Coach.
• Recruiting student athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Lacrosse Coach.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities.
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student athletes.
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Lacrosse Coach including but not limited to budget management, scheduling and fundraising and alumnae relations.
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or its equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of related experience.
• A high level of competency in lacrosse skill instruction and motivation, and understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment.
• Strong recruiting, teaching and coaching skills.
• An ability to build and maintain positive relationships with student athletes, staff and alumni.
• Demonstrated success in coaching women's lacrosse preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Proven skills in fan, friend and fund-raising.
• Prior experience as a student-athlete and/or coach at an Ivy League institution
• Valid Driver’s License