Overview

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with directing, supervising and implementing the duties and functions of the men's lacrosse program.

Qualifications

Education: 

-High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Preferred

Experience:

-Demonstrated expertise in men's lacrosse. Required

-Prior coaching experience at the high school or college level. Preferred

Abilities and Skills:

-Ability to provide instruction, training, and motivation necessary for the athletes to compete to the best of their ability. Required

-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required

-Must possess a current driver's license. Required

-Developed organizational skills. Required

-Ability to work within the parameters established by the Head Coach and within the responsibilities as defined in the position description. required

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

-Be responsible for being thoroughly familiar and complying with all College, United East Conference (UEC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) policies and procedures.

-Assist in coaching the necessary skills, techniques and physical conditioning sufficient to enable each athlete to compete in the men's lacrosse program safely and to the best of his abilities. 

-Be responsible for assisting with the on-site supervision during all practice and game situations. 

-Exhibit a high level of expertise in lacrosse; seek self-improvement when possible. 

-May be responsible for driving a College vehicle to and from sporting events, as needed.

-Assume Head Coach responsibilities in the short-term absence of the Head Coach. 

-Assist in the recruiting of prospective student athletes. 

-Assist with Academic meetings, monitoring and study hall hours of student-athletes. 

-Assist with community service and leadership development programs.

-Participate in Alumni engagement efforts.

-Work Game Day operations during Fall and winter seasons when not with lacrosse. 

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. 

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