Assistant Football Coach

Summary: The Assistant Coach provides guidance to the players academic and athletic experience. They assist the Athletic Department in the management of the athletic curriculum and program development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach coordinate and assist the Head Coach in supervising and coordinating the program
• Adhere to policies established in The Lawrenceville School Coaches Handbook
• Attend scheduled practices and athletic contests and assist with game management
• Attend professional conferences and required institutional meetings (when applicable)
• Commit to continued professional growth through a plan of professional development
• Stay current in and expand knowledge of coaching techniques
• Model and ensure diversity and cultural competency in all position responsibilities

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as requested

• Must have the ability to motivate and inspire students
• Must be able to communicate effectively with groups and/or individuals and deal with peers the public students and parents in a positive empathetic and professional manner
• Must be able to review understand apply and share concepts presented in training programs conferences and/or professional literature
• Must be able and willing to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule with self-discipline. This position may also include travel and possible Sundays (raindates)

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• At least 2 years experience coaching in high school or college setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• College US National and/or International playing experience

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to lift up to 50lbs including coaching equipment
2. Must be able to climb stairs
3. Some of the work will be performed in different weather conditions

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individuals race creed color religion national origin nationality sex pregnancy affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness) genetic information refusal to provide genetic information refusal to submit to genetic testing ancestry familial status marital status domestic partnership status civil union status atypical cellular or blood trait military service application for military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check verification of work history academic credentials licenses and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.