Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach; Administrative Coordinator & Recruiter
Position Title: Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach; Administrative Coordinator & Recruiter
Position Type: Staff
Employee Group: Staff
Time Status: Part-Time
Time Category: Part Time (1000-1559 hours)
Annual Hours: 1161
# of Months: 10
Hours Per Week: 27
Work Dates: Aug 1-May 31
Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Summary: The assistant coach supports the head coach for their assigned sport(s). In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, who have differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character.
Education Required: BS/BA in appropriate field
Experience Required: 1 year coaching experience
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:
* Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education
* Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes
* Ability to be a supportive team player within the department and the College
* Ability to communicate effectively
* A working knowledge of computer programs and systems
* Motivated and responsible to work with defense and, specifically, goalies which responsibilities include:
o Improving goalkeeping techniques (positioning, saves, reaction, clearing)
o Develop leadership competency for the goalie position and their responsibilities on the field (communication, leadership, etc.)
o Be able to communicate well and teach and motivate players to grow as individuals and as athletes
o Demonstrate commitment to continued learning/professional development
Special Working Conditions: Expected to work weekends and evenings as needed
Primary Duties:
1. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests.
2. Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, hiring of officials, and business procedures).
3. Communicate with the athletic trainer, sports information director, facilities assignor, and department administrators as directed by the head coach.
4. In coordination with the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting activities.
5. Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities in matters for which s/he is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and use of facilities for contests and practices.
6. Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Messiah University, the Middle Atlantic Conference and the NCAA.
7. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties: Other duties as assigned
Posting Date: 07/31/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession.
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