Assistant Men

Arcadia University•Glenside, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Men position supports many aspects of the sport program, including practice planning, game preparation and scouting, in-game coaching, recruiting, administrative work, and general supervision of student-athletes. The position is based in Glenside and reports to the Head Coach. It supervises student-athletes and team managers. The assistant conducts training sessions to develop team members’ skills, supports game-day preparation and the head coach during games, and recruits and retains qualified student-athletes. The role promotes appropriate personal and professional conduct, monitors student-athletes’ physical and mental well-being in coordination with professional staff, and helps manage team operations such as scheduling, academic monitoring, eligibility, transportation, and supply purchases. Additional duties may include event management, facility supervision, administrative assignments, committee work, and representing the Athletics Department at conferences or meetings. The role requires a flexible schedule, travel for games and recruiting, and evening and weekend availability. Physical duties include demonstrating and teaching sport-specific skills, moving around campus and other locations, standing or walking for extended periods, bending, kneeling, stooping, using manual dexterity, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications; training and recertification may be provided. A background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test are required. Compliance with NCAA Division III and athletic conference rules is required. Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal. Review begins immediately, and the posting will be removed when a sufficient candidate pool has been established. All employment offers are conditional on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; a combination of degree completion and professional work experience may be considered in the absence of an associate’s degree.
Demonstrated success in scouting, talent assessment, and recruiting qualified student-athletes.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, including the ability to work well with individuals, groups, and different constituents.
Strong initiative, attention to detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures, ensure operational compliance, and exercise reliable judgment.
General computer knowledge and proficiency in Word and Excel.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for games and recruiting; evening and weekend availability is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications; training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
Compliance with NCAA Division III and athletic conference rules and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills; move around campus and other locations; stand or walk for long periods; bend, kneel, stoop, use manual dexterity, and lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
Ability to embrace Arcadia University’s values and demonstrate how they will incorporate those values in their work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Collegiate playing experience strongly preferred.
Previous coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and/or club level preferred.
Experience with Front Rush or similar recruiting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct training sessions to support team members’ skill development and stay informed about current trends, tactics, techniques, and strategies in the sport.
Assist with game-day preparation by scouting opponents and provide in-game support to the head coach.
Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
Model appropriate personal and professional conduct and enforce department and team behavior expectations.
Monitor student-athletes’ physical and mental health and well-being, working with professional staff to support their development and recovery.
Support the head coach in managing team functions, including contest scheduling, academic monitoring, eligibility tracking, transportation, and supply purchases.
Perform other assigned Athletics Department duties, which may include event management, facility supervision, administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the department at conferences and meetings.
Supervise student-athletes and team managers.