Men's Lacrosse Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

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Position Title

Men's Lacrosse Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

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Position Title

Men's Lacrosse Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Men's Lacrosse

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$20 - $25 / hour

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni, and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

The director of operations/assistant coach is responsible for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within men’s lacrosse. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

Adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy

Athletic instruction/coaching

Program operations and administration as designated by head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.

Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.

Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions

Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decisions within approved fiscal year budget

Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospective student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.

Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.

Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program.

Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records,

NLI

forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.

This position may also serve as the men’s lacrosse program’s third assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Game tape exchange;

Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being;

Execute scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation (e.g. film breakdown, use of appropriate video-editing software, etc.);

Maintain appropriate

NCAA

/institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;

Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and

Other job related duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA

Patriot League

Athletic Department; and

University Policies.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Requirements

| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Previous collegiate lacrosse playing or coaching experience, and/or director of operations experience in a collegiate sport

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous experience (playing or working) at an NCAA Division I institution

| | Education | | | Physical Requirements | | | Other Information |
A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required. |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024CW031Posting | | Temporary | Yes | | Work Schedule |
15 hours per week. | | Job Open Date | 08/29/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary |
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause. | | EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders. | | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

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   • Binghamton Press & Sun
   • BlackCoachesinSports
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   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Colgate Employee
   • Colgate Website
   • CoSIDA
   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
   • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
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   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • LinkedIn
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   • NACWA
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   • Other

6. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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