Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Bucknell University; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

Life & long-term disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition remission for employees & some

Job summary

Bucknell University is accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. The successful candidate will coach skills, techniques, and strategies for maximum athletic performance and analyze performance to create improvement plans for groups and individuals, while assisting the head coach in all facets of running a lacrosse program.

The role requires supporting on-campus activities, occasional travel with the team, and night/weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of experience coaching or competing in lacrosse.
• Master’s degree preferred; 4 years of lacrosse coaching/playing experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with player training, including developing and implementing competitive performance strategies and practices.
• Motivate and encourage players to analyze performance and implement improvements.
• Provide academic guidance and support to players.
• Schedule practices, inform players of schedules, submit competition applications and collect performance statistics.
• Ensure players, equipment, and facilities are prepared and organized.
• Scout new recruits and collaborate with head coach to guide prospective student-athletes.
• Assist in travel arrangements and travel with the team to competitions.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

Player development

Motivation & mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. In this role the successful candidate will coach skills, techniques, and strategies for maximum athletic performance. In addition, the Assistant Coach will analyze player performance to determine an improvement plan for the group and individual athletes, while assisting the head coach in all aspects of operating a successful lacrosse program.

Position Title

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Position Type

Part time

Categories

Scheduled Weekly Hours: Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. In this role the successful candidate will coach skills, techniques, and strategies for maximum athletic performance. In addition, the Assistant Coach will analyze player performance to determine an improvement plan for the group and individual athletes, while assisting the head coach in all aspects of operating a successful lacrosse program.

Job Duties

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Work Setting/Schedule

• Primarily on-campus
• Must be able to travel with the team for competitions as necessary
• Requires night and weekend availability

What You Will Do

• Assists with player training, including developing and implementing competitive performance strategies and practices
• Motivates and encourages players to work hard, analyze their performance, and implement improvements
• Provides academic guidance and support to players
• Schedules practices, informs players of the schedule, submits applications for competitions, and collects statistics on player performance
• Ensures that players, equipment, and facilities are well-prepared and organized
• Scouts new recruits and collaborates with the head coach to guide prospective student-athletes
• Assists in making travel arrangements and travels with team to competitions
• The job description’s listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Required

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of experience coaching or competing in lacrosse

Preferred, But Not Required

• Master’s Degree
• 4 years of experience coaching or competing in lacrosse

Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Job Exempt

No

Salary Range

19.74-24.67

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Inclusive Excellence

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work this position is open to candidates located in the following states: CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA.

Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in one of these approved states by the start date of employment and throughout employment.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding Bucknell’s E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].