Assistant Coach Men's Lacrosse

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Job ID

AC9963-3218-1756

Position Classification

FT Administrator - Coach

Position Summary

Assistant in administering a competitive Division I Men’s Lacrosse program that adheres to all University,NEC, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in coordinating and performing coaching duties including pre-season conditioning, practice, game preparation, field/floor coaching, and post season activities.
2. Assist in operating the program in compliance with University, NEC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
3. Assist in complying with Sports Medicine policies and procedures stated in the Athletic Staff and Student-Athlete manuals.
4. Assist in administering a successful student-athlete recruitment program.
5. Assist in retaining student-athletes in program, maintain team continuity, and garner student-athlete satisfaction with the program. (Review Team Attrition Information).
6. Demonstrate concern and support for academic performances of student-athletes on the team. (Review Graduation Rate Information/ APR. and Team Academic Progress Report).
7. Assist in administering sound budget practices.
8. Assist in fielding a team that is competitive athletically (finish in upper division of league- winning record).
9. Assist in fielding a team whose racial or ethnic composition is reflective of the University’s undergraduate full-time enrollment population.
10. Assist in administering travel and per diem allowances as outlined in the staff manual.
11. Assist in providing an annual schedule of competition that meets the guideline outlined in the staff manual and enables the team to travel to away contest in a reasonable and safe manner.
12. Serve as public relations lead including attendance at athletic department functions and special events.
13. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience with college lacrosse required, Division I preferred. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

Licenses/Certifications

Drivers license required.
Must be able to pass NCAA recruiting test.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with evenings and weekends as needed

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:

· Medical -

o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

· Vision -

o Exams and lenses every 12 months

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.

· Employee Assistance Program -

o Provided to everyone in your household.

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

· Life and AD&D -

o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.

· Retirement Plan -

o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

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