Associate Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

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Position Title:

Associate Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach/Instructor will be responsible for designing skill development programs for student-athletes and overseeing all aspects of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach/Instructor will have the responsibility to act and function as the head coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to)

Essential Duties 

● Teach, coach, mentor and inspire student athletes up through graduation.

Position Title:

Associate Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach/Instructor will be responsible for designing skill development programs for student-athletes and overseeing all aspects of the NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Associate Head Coach/Instructor will have the responsibility to act and function as the head coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to)

Essential Duties 

● Teach, coach, mentor and inspire student athletes up through graduation.

● Oversee and direct other assistants as well as volunteer coaches, graduate assistants and student managers. 

● Attend all competitions and practices unless directed to other tasks by the head coach and is responsible for teaching student-athletes proper skills and skill development in their sport. 

● Provide instruction in physical health, nutrition and safety. 

● Provide instruction in team concepts and sports etiquette. 

● Develop successful recruitment strategies; follow up on prospective students, research and target high schools and athletic camps as sources for potential student-athletes and visit high schools and athletic camps to conduct student interviews. 

● Plan, develop and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with departmental goals and objectives. 

● Prepare curriculum materials, including course outlines, syllabi and other instructional materials in keeping with departmental and college principles. Contribute, as appropriate, to program improvement and curricular development.

● Maintain competency and academic currency in the subject matter of the faculty member’s discipline and in teaching skills through ongoing research and scholarly activity. 

● Be familiar with college assessment and placement procedures and effectively utilize campus resources. 

Secondary Responsibilities: 

● Assume the duties of the Head Coach in his absence. 

● Develop and oversee off-season conditioning programs for the team. Determine individual and team strengths and develop strategies to maximize performance. 

● Scout opponents and develop scouting reports.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

● Provide advice and counsel to the Head Coach in disciplining student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies. 

● Work with the Head Coach and administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines. 

Supervision: 

As Assigned Assistant Coaches 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education/Training and Experience) Required: 

● Master’s degree 

● Minimum of 5 years of coaching experience at a collegiate or professional level with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in coaching. 

● Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations. 

● Administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting are needed. 

● Must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure. 

● A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy are required. 

● Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.

● The successful candidate will be subject to pre-placement physical exam, motor vehicle record check, and criminal background check. 

● Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University. 

● Successful background check clearances to include a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check. 

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: 

● Position requires frequent evening and weekend hours. Also requires frequent travel.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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$43,800.00 - $61,300.00

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