Men's Lacrosse Coaching Assistant

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Men’s Lacrosse Coaching Assistant will assist the Head Coach in the administrative aspects of operating a successful program. They will also assist in the identification of prospective student-athletes and support their teaching and on-court skill development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Experience coaching and/or playing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s lacrosse.
In lieu of college level coaching experience, a combination of two (2) years of coaching experience at the high school, professional, or national team level as well as playing experience at the college, professional, or national team level in the sport of men’s lacrosse may be considered.
Knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the Men’s Lacrosse program.
Must pass the NCAA Coaches Exam on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in administrative responsibilities in the sport of lacrosse (e.g. team scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, fundraising, community service and other daily operations for the program).
Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program.
Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).

Responsibilities

Help in identifying prospective student-athletes by sourcing and initiating correspondence, maintaining relationships with coaches and prospects.
Assist with on campus recruiting, the management of the prospect database, and maintaining records of contacts in order to remain in compliance with NCAA, Conference and University regulations.
Assist with the on-court skill instruction, team practices, and conditioning sessions for year-round development of the student-athletes.
Assist the Head coach in developing a comprehensive and strategic game plan for each scheduled contest throughout the season.
Evaluate upcoming opponents by breaking down game tapes, assisting in the preparation of scouting reports for the student-athletes, and advising the head coach on adjusting the game plan during contests.
Assist in the organization and coordination of a wide variety of administrative tasks as assigned by the head coach, which includes team travel, contest scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, marketing, fundraising, community service and other daily operations for the program.
Working in conjunction with the office of Student-Athlete Development, support the academic success of the student-athletes. This includes, providing guidance and support (as necessary) checking class attendance, and organizing weekly and monthly (one-on-one) academic meetings with each student-athlete with the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches to track their progress by semester, by major, and by degree requirements.
Responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the Men’s Lacrosse program.
Pass the NCAA Coaches Exam on an annual basis to be eligible to recruit.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.