Secondary Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Emerson College • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Join our community and experience Emerson College ! Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Secondary Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse will help in running an intercollegiate sports program at Emerson College. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game film and assisting in the organization and facilitation of practice and games. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competitions. Assist in monitoring and coordinating training and practice sessions. Ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching training sessions and techniques of individual players. Aids in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required. Represents the Emerson College athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public. Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions. Analyze the performance of the team, individual players, and our opponents. Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player. Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process. Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits. Assists with some aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set prospective student athletes. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience, or college playing experience required.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to effectively teach them and communicate with players.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
• The coach must be self-directed, motivated and able to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community, and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to concentrate for short and long periods.
• Willingness to travel, and work nights and weekends is a must.
• Warm-up team on match day to play competitively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competitions.
• Assist in monitoring and coordinating training and practice sessions.
• Ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Provides day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching training sessions and techniques of individual players.
• Aids in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.
• Represents the Emerson College athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public.
• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions.
• Analyze the performance of the team, individual players, and our opponents.
• Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional and social growth
• Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process.
• Assist in coordinating and organizing potential player on-campus visits.
• Assists with some aspects of the recruitment and retention of a diverse set prospective student athletes.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members.
• We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
• Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
• Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
• Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level