Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Roanoke College•Salem, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The Position Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, this position is responsible for assisting in all facets of our Men’s Lacrosse program. In addition to lacrosse technique and tactics teaching/coaching, duties include development of student-athletes and recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
One to three years of intercollegiate participation or coaching experience at an NCAA sponsored institution.
CPR certified preferred.

Nice To Haves

Coaching or playing experience with Goalies or Defense preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the athletic development of student-athletes within the men’s lacrosse program.
Individual, small group and team skills training
Individual, small group and team tactics teaching/coaching
Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the academic success of student-athletes within the program.
Meets with student-athletes individually to insure academic accountability
Provides counsel to help student-athletes navigate the rigors of collegiate academic work
Develops and articulates a working knowledge of on and on campus support services available
Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the personal growth of student-athletes within the program.
Develops and articulates a working knowledge of on and on campus student-health support services available
Meets with student-athletes on an as needed basis
Assists the head coach in executing an active college community relations program leading to the positive promotion of the men’s lacrosse program and its student athletes.
Represents the Department and Student Affairs Division in the College Community, developing relationships conducive to program and departmental success.
Participates in our efforts to recruit qualified student-athletes for the men’s lacrosse program.
Serves as a manager for selected athletic events.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.