Assistant Coach for Mens Lacrosse

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filed

FLSA Status: n/a

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal

Work Schedule: July 1 June 30

Positions Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach for Mens Lacrosse is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program including but not limited to recruiting scheduling training monitoring academic progress promotions fundraising and coaching team members. The Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assisting in all aspects of the coaching and management of the lacrosse program
• Oversee peripheral members of the program staff
• Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA Heart and Benedictine College policies and procedures
• Train and coach members of the program
• Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes
• Visible fully integrated member of the College community
• Assist in developing camps and clinics
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program
• Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner and
• Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College
• High level of personal integrity
• Outstanding work ethic
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique
• Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication
• Good organizational ability and computer competency.

Education

• Bachelors Degree

Experience

• Strong preference for competitive lacrosse experience either participating and/or coaching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs O

Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day).

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day).

EOE