Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Role: The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing Christian leadership principles to a winning lacrosse program
within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department. In addition, the
Assistant Coach is to establish an environment in which student-athletics develop as well as mature spiritually,
academically, socially and athletically with the purpose of each performer and team reaching their potential. All
activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university and the
intercollegiate athletic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

Responsibility A: To lead and develop the lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

1. Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the Policies and Procedures Manual of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department
2. Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings
3. Submit a projected yearly budget and stay within budgeted allotments as set by the Athletic Director and Institution
4. Know the rules and regulations of the NCAA and RMAC to ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference, and national policies

Role: The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing Christian leadership principles to a winning lacrosse program
within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department. In addition, the
Assistant Coach is to establish an environment in which student-athletics develop as well as mature spiritually,
academically, socially and athletically with the purpose of each performer and team reaching their potential. All
activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university and the
intercollegiate athletic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

Responsibility A: To lead and develop the lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

1. Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the Policies and Procedures Manual of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department
2. Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings
3. Submit a projected yearly budget and stay within budgeted allotments as set by the Athletic Director and Institution
4. Know the rules and regulations of the NCAA and RMAC to ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference, and national policies
5. Implement game rules and RMAC/NCAA regulations on a consistent basis
6. Within the framework of NCAA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically
7. Ensure assistant coaches and student-athletes are positive Christian representatives of the University at all times
8. Assign assistant coaches specific duties, supervise the assignments, and complete proper evaluations at the end of the season
9. Promote unity within the Athletic Department by working in corporation together and by supporting all University personnel

Responsibility B: To establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as grow spiritually, academically, socially and athletically.

1. Maintain the development and welfare of the student-athlete as the number one priority of the program
2. Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievement and graduation requirements
3. Provide leadership that promotes positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship with all student athletes
4. Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner
5. To student-athletes, provide instruction and spiritual guidance that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline consistent with the philosophy of athletics; motivate the team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of students and that are consistent with Athletic Program philosophy

Responsibility C: To develop, establish, and maintain a winning lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department.

1. Display good sportsmanship in relationships with students, staff, officials, and opponents as consistent with NCAA policies regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct
2. Maintain up-to-date information of sport regulations, rule changes, and NCAA policies
3. Submit yearly budget to the Athletic Director and keep current on all team expenditures to ensure compliance with team budget
4. Maintain and submit all required conference and NCAA lists, forms, and records on time as instructed by the Compliance Office
5. Develop in each student-athlete a respect for University property and its care
6. Work with the Athletic Director in setting goals and objectives for the Athletic Department; act in a wise and prudent manner when the Athletic Director is not available
7. Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff personnel and in the development of roles and responsibilities
8. Effectively manage time in a demanding work environment
9. Adhere to all institutional, RMAC, and NCAA bylaws and regulations
10. Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes
11. Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes
12. Understand and agree to abide by the mission of the Athletic Department

Responsibility D: Perform all other duties and/or responsibilities as needed and/or as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or University administration.

1. Supervise home events as assigned by the Athletic Director
2. Fundraise

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Submit declaration of playing and practice season and schedule request form
2. Conduct team orientation before each academic year
3. Educate prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes about NCAA Division II, RMAC, and institutional rules
4. Maintain pre-approved roster goal
5. Submit and log off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations
6. Secure the release of potential transfer students and receive proper permission to contact
7. Review, audit, and submit weekly practice/competition logs in ARMS
8. Self-report NCAA Division II rules violations to the Compliance Office
9. Review summer regulations regarding Athletics participation, camps, and employment for coaches and student-athletes
10. Submit Letter of Intent forms for prospective student-athletes
11. Coordinate the release of Letter of Intent signees with the Compliance Office
12. Communicate with Financial Aid, Admissions, and the Registrar's Office
13. Manage annual renewal, increase, reduction, cancellation, or non-renewal of athletic grants-in-aid with the Financial Aid Office and Compliance Office
14. Monitor compliance with NCAA Division II and RMAC bylaws

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise assistant coaches, graduate assistants and student managers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; two-five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full Time Staff, Non-Exempt

$28.50/hr

Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching

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