What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach position at Delaware Valley University?
Job Summary:
This 9-Month, part time position will assist the head coach in all operations of the men’s lacrosse program including, but not limited to: practice planning and game preparation; coaching and scouting; recruitment of student-athletes; player development and support; academic monitoring; campus and community engagement efforts; fundraising and alumni development; scheduling; travel planning; budget management; and coaching personnel management.
The ideal candidate will have defensive/goals experience.
All coaches are expected to advance the mission of the department of athletics to provide an environment that supports the academic and personal achievement of student-athletes. Coaches at Delaware Valley serve as educators and mentors who promote athletic achievement, personal growth and development of skills for life through the experiential learning of sport.
Coaches are expected to work cooperatively within the athletic department, the student affairs division, and across the entire Delaware Valley community to realize goals in support of student success and university goals and mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution
- Recruit prospective student athletes in accordance with the NCAA, MAC, and Delaware Valley University rules
- Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength & conditioning), individual/team concepts and safety. Provide general advising, mentoring, and support to student athletes
- Ensure and communicate expectations for student-athletes’ academic, conduct and other performance and engagement issues, collaborating appropriately with university personnel
- Help coordinate team travel, itineraries, housing and meals in a timely fashion in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines
- Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation and playing status of student-athletes
- Promote and manage the development and coordination of university and community engagement and service activities that promote positive interaction between student-athletes and non-student athletes and community members
- Assess academic performance of student athletes to ensure ongoing eligibility
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
The above job responsibilities are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Working Conditions and Frequently Used Tools:
- Non-traditional hours
- Travel and driving for competition and recruiting
- Additional obligations assisting with university events (including but not limited to: admission and recruitment events; student welcome and orientation; alumni/advancement)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrate ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach
- Demonstrated commitment to philosophy of Division III athletics program
- Evidence of commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with recruitment of qualified students
- Strong managerial, administrative, organizational, and computer skills
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collegiality with colleagues within and beyond athletics
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations and related compliance issues. Must pass annual NCAA rules test
- Demonstration of leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming the coaching profession
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Works closely with the head coach, along with support staff to ensure success of DelVal Lacrosse
Required Education, Experience, and License:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Prior successful experience coaching
- Experience coaching Defense, or Faceoffs preferred
- CPR-First Aid/AED Certification
- Valid driver’s license required
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.
Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.