Job Title:

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Description:

The Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive DivisionIIIintercollegiate level student-athlete. Assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions. This is a full-time 10-month position.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• This position requires a valid drivers license, good driving record and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must have served as a high school and/or college lacrosse coach.

Job Title:

Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Department:

Director of Athletics

Job Description:

The Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach is responsible for teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive DivisionIIIintercollegiate level student-athlete. Assist the head coach in skill evaluation, instruction, planning, organization and supervision of individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions. This is a full-time 10-month position.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• This position requires a valid drivers license, good driving record and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must have served as a high school and/or college lacrosse coach.
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people, and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and other college personnel.
• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Must have knowledge ofNCAArules and regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual workouts with players to instruct and coach players outside of regular practice on techniques and skills. Supervise Student workers as assigned.
• Assist Head Coach in developing teams which are competitive within the conference, region and nationally by maximizing the student-athletes’ talents. Promote teamwork while supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes. Utilize a coaching philosophy which encourages an environment conducive to academics and teamwork.
• Assist with recruitment. Build and develop relationships by maintaining correspondence through phone, email, and in-person visits. Assist Head Coach in the evaluation and comparison of athletic talent for prospective student-athletes based on potential growth and development.
• Assist with equipment, apparel, facility maintenance as directed by Head Coach.
• Assist with administrative functions such as coordination of team travel. Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence, returning of phone calls in a timely manner, and meeting deadlines as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all rules and guidelines set forth by theNCAADivisionIII, Rhodes College,SAA(Southern Athletic Conference), and Rhodes College Athletics. Partner with compliance office. All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on theNCAARules Test.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Demands:

• Athletics – Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Position involves both inside sedentary work and work on different fields and on other fitness environments while coaching and training situations with student-athletes. Lifting required (i.e.., set-up of scorers’ table, etc.), some manual labor is expected.
• Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel is necessary.

​ A complete application includes a cover letter and a resume.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

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