Assistant Coach I-Women's Lacrosse

EXPIRED

Summary

Works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies

Summary

Works with the head coach in the supervision and development of an intercollegiate varsity team, including in-season and off-season programming, in accordance with institutional and departmental objectives within the rules and regulations of the athletic governing bodies

Diversity and Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with the head coach to oversee practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes; in absence of the head coach the assistant coach assumes full responsibility for the team
• Works with the head coach to develop a recruitment plan to identify and enroll student athletes that will create and sustain a successful, competitive athletic program
• Works with the head coach to establish team rules and protocols and implements appropriately
• Works with the head coach to foster the personal development and competitive spirit of the student athletes while supporting their educational experience
• Works with the head coach to emphasize and promote academic progress, resulting in strong academic performance, retention and graduation rates
• Attends recruitment trips as needed to recruit student athletes to develop a successful, competitive athletic program
• Works with the head coach to supervise the team at all off campus competitions. Interprets and implements the rules and regulations of the team, the department, and the university
• Provides recommendations to the head coach on team line up's and game strategy
• Represents the university and team at all appropriate athletic events (e.g. competitions, conferences, and university sanctioned programs)
• Works with head coach to oversee fundraising activities to provide funds for team expenses, such as traveling and team apparel
• Supervises and develops the department staff, as necessary, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
• Moderate amount of experience with athletic coaching, collegiate playing or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification, or willingness to attain such certification(s) upon hire

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Please note :

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.