Assistant Lacrosse Coach & Recruitment Assistant (Day)

Flexible Learning Options & Online Degrees•Columbia, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach assists the Head Lacrosse Coach in running a highly successful NAIA lacrosse program. Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission, and values, and contribute to the development of the Athletic Department. Maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the knowledge and application of NAIA rules and regulations. As a Recruitment Assistant, the position will also be responsible for recruiting prospective students by conducting effective direct outreach, coordinating recruiting events, visiting high schools, junior/community colleges, military installations, or business partners, attending college fairs, and providing group and individual information sessions and presentations where possible. Assist the Head men's lacrosse coach in all day-to-day operations of the program including, but not limited to, the following tasks: Identification of potential student-athletes, recruitment of qualified student-athletes, and maintenance of recruitment files. Organization and coordination of daily practice plans. Game day preparations include field set-up and break-down, uniform and equipment preparation, game plan preparation, warm-up activities, and game evaluation. Inventory management of uniforms and equipment and input into purchasing decisions on new equipment. Video operations and analysis. Scouting of opponents. Monitoring and supervision of student-athletes, including athletic activities, academic progress, eligibility concerns, and disciplinary issues. Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers. Be active in department-wide fundraising activities and related professional duties. Practice superior customer service. Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned. Display respect and civility to all constituencies regardless of the method of communication. Attend work timely and during the established hours of operation regularly; work additional hours as business necessitates. As a Recruitment Assistant, this position will assist the admissions office in student recruitment, including performing the following tasks: Direct student outreach will be conducted using phone, email, and SMS through the college CRM system. Develop, analyze, and disseminate thorough reports, tracking the progress and status of travel & prospective students through our CRM. Maintain and document all calls, emails, texts, and other interactions with prospects/applicants/students according to departmental procedures in the CRM (and/or other applicable databases). The Recruitment Assistant will be expected to build and maintain positive relationships with students and referral partners to increase enrollment yield. Other duties include basic counseling on financial aid and cost, analyzing territory trends, serving as a resource connection point, and serving on the appropriate graduation team for the assigned territory.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Previous coaching and recruiting experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
2-4 years of college or high school coaching experience
Experience with film and scouting reports
Experience with Photoshop & Creating Graphics

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Lacrosse Coach in running a successful NAIA lacrosse program.
Maintain the integrity of the athletic program through knowledge and application of NAIA rules and regulations.
Recruit prospective students by conducting direct outreach, coordinating recruiting events, visiting educational institutions and military installations, attending college fairs, and providing information sessions.
Assist in all day-to-day operations of the lacrosse program, including identification, recruitment, and file maintenance of potential student-athletes.
Organize and coordinate daily practice plans.
Prepare for game days, including field setup/breakdown, uniform/equipment preparation, game plan preparation, warm-ups, and game evaluation.
Manage inventory of uniforms and equipment and provide input for purchasing decisions.
Handle video operations and analysis.
Scout opponents.
Monitor and supervise student-athletes' athletic activities, academic progress, eligibility, and disciplinary issues.
Work effectively with students, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.
Participate in department-wide fundraising activities and related professional duties.
Practice superior customer service.
Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
Display respect and civility to all constituencies.
Attend work timely and during established hours, working additional hours as needed.
Assist the admissions office in student recruitment through phone, email, and SMS via the college CRM system.
Develop, analyze, and disseminate reports on travel and prospective student progress through the CRM.
Maintain and document all interactions with prospects/applicants/students in the CRM or other applicable databases.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students and referral partners to increase enrollment yield.
Provide basic counseling on financial aid and cost.
Analyze territory trends.
Serve as a resource connection point.
Serve on the appropriate graduation team for the assigned territory.