PT Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA 30319

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Part-Time Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's

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PT Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA 30319

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Overview

Position Type

Part-Time Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's

Apply

Description

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta’s leading private Liberal Arts University, is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic professional to serve as the Women’s Assistant Lacrosse Coach. The Assistant Coach is accountable for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of growing a competitive lacrosse program that competes in the Southern Athletic Association. Primary duties include on-field coaching, managing game day operations, including travel arrangements, effectively recruiting student athletes, and maintaining positive public relations for the athletic department. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including employer-paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition waivers, and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The Assistant Coaches’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to, knowing and abiding by all University, NCAA, and Southern Athletic Association rules and regulations; coaching; assisting with practice and game plans; recruiting; monitoring scholar-athlete academic progress; assisting in fundraising; and scheduling. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and have a successful coaching record in a competitive lacrosse program. The successful candidate must also provide positive leadership in all aspects of the lacrosse program and must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all internal and external patrons. Other duties and responsibilities are to be determined by the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

 

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and previous coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. 

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate should also be knowledgeable of and committed to the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Title IX, and SAA. Position may require the ability (and a safe driving record) to drive a 15-passenger van; the ability to demonstrate appropriate technical skills during practice; the ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks; the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Travel required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position requires work in a normal office environment as well as on the lacrosse field; typically running, bending, crouching, and stooping.; use of tools requiring high dexterity is required, as well as occasional lifting of up to 25lbs; use of office equipment, lacrosse equipment, and an alternative work schedule is also required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired. Oglethorpe University is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture to best support our student-athletes. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 

 

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

 

 

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal history background check. AA/EOE

 

OU competes in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association. 

 

Website: www.oglethorpe.edu. Athletics Website: gopetrels.com

 

 

 

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