Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Post; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT seeks an Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach to support the planning, organization, and execution of all aspects of the men's lacrosse program. The role assists in training student-athletes, evaluating skills, and helping position players for team success.

This part-time, 10-month position requires evening and weekend availability and regular travel for recruiting. The successful candidate will have collegiate coaching or playing experience, familiarity with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy, and/or video editing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and recruits’ families.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
• The candidate must possess a clean driving record; MVR check is part of screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with monitoring strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist head coach with on- and off-field coaching, including practice planning and individual/team coaching duties.
• Assist head coach with academic support for student-athletes, including study hall monitoring and class checks.
• Assist head coach with recruiting activities, prospect evaluation, and communications.
• Provide input in evaluation and improvement of student-athletes.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist head coach with scouting opponents.
• Assist head coach with planning team travel within budget.
• Assist head coach with planning fundraising events within the athletic department framework.
• Commitment to the academic success and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Additional duties as discussed with Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Skills

Collegiate coaching

Communication skills

Recruiting knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Collegiate playing or coaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Synergy

Video editing

Job description

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Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Men's Lacrosse Athletics P/T 27-2022 Waterbury, CT, US

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach supports the planning, organization, and execution of all aspects of the men's lacrosse program. This role assists in the training and development of student-athletes, evaluates individual skills and abilities, and helps position players for team success. The coach fosters athletic growth, leadership development, and a positive student-athlete experience while maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of men's lacrosse principles, practices, and strategies; exercise sound judgment; and contribute to a collaborative coaching environment. This position operates under general supervision and requires initiative, creativity, and flexibility.

This is a part-time, 10-month position requiring evening and weekend availability, as well as regular travel for recruiting and team-related activities.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs
• Assist the head coach with on- and off-field coaching of the team, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the head coach with on-and off-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.
• Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.
• Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.
• Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.
• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.
• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.
• Candidates must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and their personal growth and social development.
• Additional duties can be assigned with discussions between the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and the candidate

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (listed below).

Qualifications:

• Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy, and/or video editing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.
• Excellent communication, written and oral skills
• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.
• The candidate must possess a clean driving record. Post University uses MVR reports as part of our pre-employment screening process