TITLE OF POSITION: Assistant Coach – Women’s Lacrosse

DEPARTMENT: Athletics Department

POSITION REPORTS TO: Head Coach / Women’s Lacrosse

OVERVIEW:

Manhattan College, an NCAA Division I institution and member of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), is seeking a qualified candidate for a 12 month, full-time position as Assistant Coach for the Women's Lacrosse Program. The assistant coach must conduct the program in a manner that recognizes the primacy of academics by recruiting, supporting, and retaining student-athletes who will be competitive in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The assistant coach must ensure that the Women’s Lacrosse program operates in compliance with all College, MAAC and NCAA rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach with the organization, development and implementation of a nationally competitive, NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse program.

• Assist in the coordination of coaching, player development, recruiting, scouting, travel coordination, program administration, fundraising and other responsibilities as assigned by the head coach.

• Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, college staff, alumni and the general public.

• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, MAAC Conference and College rules and regulations as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years of full-time prior experience at the Division I level.

• Assertive, outgoing, hard-working and resourceful.

• Demonstrates ability to foster positive relationships and create partnerships with a wide range of constituent groups

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Required to travel and the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail and keep specific timelines.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to problem solve.

• Experience with managing social media platforms

• Ability to work effectively with coaches, students, faculty, administration, alumni, and community.

Salary: $53,500

Manhattan College is an independent Catholic coeducational institution in the Lasallian tradition. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a college with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V