Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach - Lead, Recruit, Win

FieldLevel, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chowan University seeks an Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach to support the program under the Head Coach. Responsibilities include mentoring athletes, coordinating practices, and assisting with campus recruiting visits, while upholding NCAA guidelines.

You will help manage game preparation, student development, and academic monitoring as part of the athletics department. Prior collegiate coaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Collegiate coaching experience at the college level or equivalent, with a proven track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing performance and instructing athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Assist Head Coach in scheduling, organizing, and overseeing practices.
• Assist in preparing the field for practices and/or games.
• Ensuring equipment is in good working order.
• Counsel students and assist them in solving problems.
• Assist Head Coach in coordinating recruiting efforts in accordance with University, NCAA, and conference guidelines.
• Contacting recruits, coaches, and parents as directed.
• Setting up campus visits and attending games and tryout camps as directed.
• Supervise student employees as directed.
• Monitor study halls and reviews players’ grades.
• Perform additional functions and duties as requested by the Associate Vice President for Athletics/Director for Athletics and the Deputy Athletic Director.

Skills

NCAA rules

Communication skills

Recruiting

Student counseling

Teaching fundamentals

Record keeping

Budget reporting

Administrative decisions

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARYAssist Head Coach in overseeing and administering the Men's Lacrosse program at Chowan University; may instruct in assigned areas of health and physical education when given faculty status.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAssist in analyzing performance and instructing athletes in game strategies and techniques;Assist Head Coach in scheduling, organizing, and overseeing practices; assist in preparing the field for practices and/or games; ensuring equipment is in good working order;Counsel students and assists them in solving problems;Assist Head Coach in coordinating recruiting efforts in accordance with University, NCAA, and conference guidelines; contacting recruits, coaches, and parents as directed; setting up campus visits and attending games and tryout camps as directed.Supervise student employees as directed;Monitor study halls and reviews players’ grades.Perform additional functions and duties as requested by the Associate Vice President for Athletics/Director for Athletics and the Deputy Athletic Director.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough understanding of NCAA regulations and guidelines.Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of constituencies within the community.Strong written and oral communication skills.Proven ability to recruit skilled players for the respective sport.Ability to counsel student-athletes on personal conduct, academic performance, and athletic participation, emphasizing sportsmanship.Capability to teach the fundamentals of the respective sport.Proficiency in preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports, particularly budget-related data.Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments effectively.Strong interpersonal skills to foster a cooperative environment.Ability to multitask and manage various responsibilities efficiently.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level or equivalent, with a proven track record of success.

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