Assistant Coach Men's Lacrosse

Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Summary and Scope of Position

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach with the administration and organization of a successful athletic program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA Division III level.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of a successful sports program, including but not limited to:
• Prepare, schedule and organize daily practice sessions, game preparation for competition and off-season training;
• Recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, Centennial Conference, and Ursinus College policies and procedures;
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes;
• Engage in regular consultation with athletic training personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes;
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times;
• Engage in ethical decision-making and outstanding sportsmanship;
• Execute all of these responsibilities in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the Men's Lacrosse program, of the Department of Athletics, and Ursinus College
• Additional sport specific duties related to student-athlete and facility safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of rules and techniques of the specific sport
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning ability
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and Centennial Conference rules and regulations

Other Duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Ursinus EEO Statement

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.