Assistant Coach - Men's Lacrosse

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here. Assist with all facets of NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program by recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes, providing skill instruction to student-athletes, and preparing team for competition and practice. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Flexibility and reliability - position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities.
Strong teamwork and team facilitation.
Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.
Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Previous coaching experience required, preferably at the Division I level.

Nice To Haves

Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Support management of team academically and athletically.
Tracks student-athlete academic progress; organizes and conducts practice activities.
Prepares team and opponent video analysis; and maintains records as required.
Identifies talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes and effectively communicates with coaches, prospects and parents.
Collaborates with head coach to develop annual goals for program.
Attends workshops, training sessions and meetings as required by the College and the conference.
Assist with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities, administration of sports camps and/or clinics, and other duties as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration.