Assistant Lacrosse Coach for Student-Athlete Development

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition remission

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Aurora University is seeking an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach to support student development and day-to-day operations of the athletics department. You will recruit, coach, and mentor student-athletes while adhering to NCAA and conference rules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Evening/weekend work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of four or more years of relevant experience.
• Organizational skills and understanding of compliance standards and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse constituents.

Responsibilities

• Supports the head coach by carrying out assigned responsibilities in student-development, recruiting, and retention.
• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations; reports any alleged violations.
• Coaches the position(s) or segments as directed by the head coach.
• Plans, implements and evaluates practices; develops coaching philosophy.
• Instructs student-athletes on academic expectations and monitors progress.
• Instructs student-athletes on safety standards.
• Recruits qualified student-athletes and coordinates on-campus visits.
• Maintains biweekly academic meetings and provides lacrosse coaching to current athletes.
• Attends athletic department and university meetings and handles confidential information.

Skills

Coaching lacrosse

Recruiting

Student development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Aurora University is seeking an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach to support student development and day-to-day operations of the athletics department. You will recruit, coach, and mentor student-athletes while adhering to NCAA and conference rules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Evening/weekend work and travel are expected.