Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Details • Troy, NY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse provides coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team, and assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment and training of athletes. Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year experience specific to Lacrosse.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license preferred for occasional recruiting, team travel, and other Athletics-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
• Coordinate one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or a component of a team.
• Assess individual abilities during practices and competitions, and devise strategies for capitalizing on strengths and improving weaknesses.
• As directed by the Head Coach, support the academic success of student-athletes through such activities as running study halls, maintaining grade books, enforcing class attendance, and directing students to the appropriate resources.
• Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, time management, handling adversity, failure, and success.
• Increase the knowledge and skill level of student-athletes in their sport.
• In consultation with the Head Coach, organize and execute a successful recruiting program through cooperative efforts with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Athletics.
• Organize fundraising events such as alumni golf outings or tournaments as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for other fundraising events, such as mail campaigns.
• Participate in off-season events such as camps, community coaching, and other activities to promote fundraising and recruiting.
• Participate in other fundraising, marketing, or promotional activities as assigned.
• Carry out tasks as assigned to assist the Head Coach in the management of the people, facilities, and other resources needed to effectively operate the team.
• Plan for team travel.
• Prepare and submit purchasing and travel requests.
• Schedule games, meets, and matches.
• Manage games, meets, and matches when hosting home contests.
• Ensure NCAA and conference rule compliance.

Benefits

• Top notch employee health and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off program
• Tuition remission
• Opportunities for career growth
• Institute-owned housing may be available for this position based on operational needs and institutional approval.
• Comprehensive health and welfare program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level