Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Under supervision of the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, provide assistance in coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a highly competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program.  Individual reports to the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach as well as to the Deputy AD (or designee) with a secondary duty to be assigned.  CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required once hired.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition;

• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;

• Assist in directing all aspects of the team;

• Assist with the holistic development of men’s lacrosse student-athletes;

• Represent the program and the College to students, parents, alumni, and the general public;

• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the men’s lacrosse program – including but not limited too – field maintenance and set-up;

• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives;

• Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics;

• Secondary duty to be assigned at a later date;

• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate experience as a player or a coach; previous collegiate coaching experience preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license required.                           

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport of lacrosse and its playing rules;

• Ability to foster a team environment; demonstrated coaching skills in sport of lacrosse;

• Knowledge of travel, lodging, planning, and scheduling;

• A commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics, sufficient knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations,

• A demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes; the ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented athletic department. 

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 25 pounds.                       

• Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site at Employment at Centre | Centre College (with a cover letter, resume, and list of references).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.