Assistant Men's Lacrosse Caoch

Summary of Position

The assistant coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including but not limited to coaching and teaching of students, recruiting, game and practice preparation and execution, fund-raising/friend raising, budget management, compliance with NCAA and conference rules/regulations, participation as a member of the College community and with all collaborative departmental functions as needed.

As the Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, you will:

• Demonstrate a high level of teaching and coaching competency in sport skill instruction, sport strategy, tactics and rules, physical training and fitness and student motivation in practice execution.

• Participate in on and off campus recruitment activities of athletically and academically qualified student-athletes which will include data entry and correspondence, talent identification, communication of College opportunities and expectations. 

• Active game preparation through scouting, image analysis, strategy discussions, travel arrangements

• Assist the head coach in all areas of implementing a competitive, successful educational athletic program emphasizing the quality experience for the student athletes.  While the ability to show initiative and work independently is essential, all activities will be under the direction and supervision of the head coach

• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to the NCAA, Conference, Allegheny College, and Department of Athletics and Recreation’s values statement, including commitment to life long learning, sportsmanship on and off the field of play, positive leadership and the desire and ability to act as a positive role model and representative of the College at all times.

• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes; collaborating on academic monitoring and guidance of students where appropriate

• Contribute to the maintenance of excellent working relationships with all members of the Department and promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program

• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation which may include supervision of students in recreational programs including intramurals, club sports, general facility monitoring, game-day management, concessions fundraising opportunities or other special projects.
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite of Products, and Front Rush Recruiting Software

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to teach through use of images and emerging technologies. 

• Travel is required and includes extended periods on the road. Evening, holiday and weekend hours along with flexible work scheduling are required. Frequent travel outside of the College.

• Lifting, carrying, loading sport specific equipment; set up and tear down of sports contest support equipment; some care and maintenance of sport specific or general athletic facilities

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Expected starting salary: $33,280.00 annually - full time, exempt.

Allegheny College offers a competitive total rewards package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage; HSA and flexible spending options; retirement contributions with up to a 6.5% employer match and immediate vesting; employer-paid life and disability coverage; generous paid time off, holidays and volunteer time; tuition benefits for eligible employees and families; and a variety of additional campus and voluntary benefits. 

The Hiring Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Currently there is no application deadline for this position. For certain positions, finalist candidates can expect to engage in various rounds of interviews either in person or via online meetings.  Candidates will also have the opportunity to read more about the current work and share thoughts during the interviews.