Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach

Young Harris College; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Harris College seeks an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach to support the Head Coach in all aspects of the program. Responsibilities include organizing practices, recruiting student-athletes, and overseeing player development. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess NCAA knowledge, and have strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay along with housing and meals.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Room and board

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices and game preparations.
• Assist in evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Monitor player development and support academic advising.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description:
Accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. Under the direction of the
Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will aid in all aspects of organizing, preparing and
conducting individual and team practices and game preparation. Assist in the evaluation and
recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes. Assist with logistics, equipment and
apparel inventory. Additional responsibilities include monitoring player development and
supporting the academic advising efforts of The Student Success Center. As an employee of
Young Harris College, it is necessary to represent the program at various institutional and
community events. Aid with the overall coordination and administration of the program.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. Compensation for this
position includes competitive pay, room, and board.

Essential Characteristics:
1. Achievement/Goal Orientation: Demonstrates an aptitude for achieving a standard of
excellence.
2. Persistence: Works systematically and tirelessly to meet or exceed inherent and stated
goals and standards for the position, departmental and the colleges initiatives.
3. Teamwork/Team Orientation: Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward
solutions which generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others
to accomplish programmatical, departmental, and collegiate objectives.
4. Honesty and Integrity: Acts in accordance with all NCAA, Conference Carolinas,
collegiate and departmental policies, procedures and expectations.
5. Communication: Demonstrates the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and
concepts verbally and/or in writing, as appropriate to the position and task at hand.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Collegiate playing experience is preferred. Knowledge of NCAA
Division II rules is required. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership and
communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to student athlete welfare and
athletics excellence in a rigorous academic environment. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to perform physical activity inherently related to coaching collegiate lacrosse.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply visit: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6836587