Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Part-Time)

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Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Part-Time)

Department/School:

Position Title:

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Part-Time)

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$15/hour - $15/hour

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist College invites applications for a part-time Women's Lacrosse assistant coach to participate in the preparation, coordination, practice & game plan preparation, and execution of practice plans during the academic year. The assistant coach will assist in the recruitment of top level, Division I student-athletes by researching the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts, and other relevant recruiting opportunities. The assistant coach will also assist in the academic, personal, and career mentoring of student-athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required.  1-3 years’ experience playing in high school and college women’s lacrosse and/or coaching women’s lacrosse.  Knowledge of NCAA rules and guidelines required along with excellent oral and written communication skills.  Certification in CPR, first aid and AED will be required prior to the completion of probation period.

Essential Functions:

1. Recruit athletes to Marist College by: Researching the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts and other relevant recruiting opportunities of prospective student-athletes. Preparing and coordinating the recruiting calendar and accommodations in accordance with the NCAA, MAAC (for all sports but Football), Pioneer League (Football only), and institution regulations. Evaluating prospective student-athletes by traveling to the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts, and other relevant recruiting opportunities during permissible recruiting periods. Conducting appropriate communication with coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents. Coordinating and executing official and unofficial visits to campus for prospective student- athletes and their families. Active participant in all NCAA rules education program. 2. Assist the Head Coach in developing the game strategy and designing effective and efficient training and practices for both the team and individual student-athlete by: Formulating effective game plans for competition. Conducting individual and small group training sessions. Conducting comprehensive film review from practices and games. Preparing daily team practice plans. Working games and practices. 3. Provide mentoring to student-athletes inside and outside of practice on their academic, personal, civic, and career aspirations for the future. 4. Assist in other tasks as assigned by Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree. Previous experience in coaching Division I college lacrosse. Recruiting strongly preferred.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

About the Department/School:

The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety.  A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist College Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I Sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision).  In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement.  The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 19 straight seasons.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays

Hours per Week:

29

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.