Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Rhodes College•Memphis, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Lacrosse Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical, and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division III intercollegiate-level student-athlete. This position will assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization, and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions. This is a 10-month position.

Requirements

1 year of high school or college-level coaching and/or playing lacrosse experience required.
This position requires a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurability by the College's insurance carrier.
Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
Must know NCAA rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred in higher education, sports administration, student personnel, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual workouts with players to instruct and coach players outside of regular practice on techniques and skills.
Assist Head Coach in developing teams that are competitive within the conference, region, and nationally by maximizing the student-athletes’ talents.
Promote teamwork while supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes.
Utilize a coaching philosophy, which encourages an environment conducive to academics and teamwork.
Assist with recruitment.
Build and develop relationships by maintaining correspondence through phone, email, and in-person visits.
Assist Head Coach in the evaluation and comparison of athletic talent for prospective student-athletes based on potential growth and development.
Assist with equipment, apparel, and facility maintenance as directed by Head Coach.
Assist with administrative functions such as coordination of team travel.
Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence, returning of phone calls in a timely manner, and meeting deadlines as directed.
Ensure compliance with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, Rhodes College, SAA (Southern Athletic Conference), and Rhodes College Athletics.
Partner with compliance office.
All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on the NCAA Rules Test.
Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.