Assistant Coach (part time) - Men's Lacrosse

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach (part time) - Men's Lacrosse Non-Discrimination Statement

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Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Department Athletics Job Purpose

Responsible for assisting the head coach in the daily operations and overall administration of a varsity intercollegiate sport program and instruction of student-athletes, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of The University of Scranton, Landmark Conference and the NCAA.

Essential Duties

• Perform specific coaching and instructional responsibilities during athletic events
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference and NCAA regulations
• Attend coach’s preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings
• Ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained during training and practice sessions
• The potential ability to scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel
  
  

– Work closely with athletic training staff to ensure safety of all student-athletes

• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public
  
  

Additional Skills Required

• Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid & AED and recertify as needed on an annual basis
• Must possess current state driver’s license
• Must be capable of moderate physical activity and have the ability to work and display a cooperative attitude toward all other sports programs and other functions of the University and the Athletic Department
• Must have the ability to develop a positive working relationship with all support offices both in the department and on campus
• Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
• Stand for periods up to 6 hours
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds -Perform athletic fundamentals (running, jumping, kneeling, bending)
• Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• High School and/or Club coaching experience is preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Hours vary due to nature of position. Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Annual Schedule 10

Posting Details

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S0927P Open Date 06/06/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

Optional Documents