Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

EXPIRED

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, this position is responsible for assisting in all facets of our Mens’s Lacrosse program. In addition to lacrosse technique and tactics teaching/coaching, duties include development of student-athletes and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities** :**

· Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the athletic development of student-athletes within the men’s lacrosse program.

o Individual, small group and team skills training

o Individual, small group and team tactics teaching/coaching

· Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the academic success of student-athletes within the program.

o Meets with student-athletes individually to insure academic accountability

o Provides counsel to help student-athletes navigate the rigors of collegiate academic work

o Develops and articulates a working knowledge of on and on campus support services available

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, this position is responsible for assisting in all facets of our Mens’s Lacrosse program. In addition to lacrosse technique and tactics teaching/coaching, duties include development of student-athletes and recruitment.

Key Responsibilities** :**

· Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the athletic development of student-athletes within the men’s lacrosse program.

o Individual, small group and team skills training

o Individual, small group and team tactics teaching/coaching

· Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the academic success of student-athletes within the program.

o Meets with student-athletes individually to insure academic accountability

o Provides counsel to help student-athletes navigate the rigors of collegiate academic work

o Develops and articulates a working knowledge of on and on campus support services available

· Assists the head coach in the college’s efforts to foster the personal growth of student-athletes within the program.

o Develops and articulates a working knowledge of on and on campus student-health support services available

o Meets with student-athletes on an as needed basis

· Assists the head coach in executing an active college community relations program leading to the positive promotion of the men’s lacrosse program and its student athletes.

· Represents the Department and Student Affairs Division in the College Community, developing relationships conducive to program and departmental success.

· Participates in our efforts to recruit qualified student-athletes for the men’s lacrosse program.

· Serves as a manager for selected athletic events.

· Carries out other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities** :**

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· One to three years of intercollegiate participation or coaching experience at an NCAA sponsored institution.

· CPR certified preferred. About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.