Associate Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse
Job Description:
POSITION: Associate Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse
Fairfield University is currently seeking a full-time Associate Head Coach, men’s lacrosse. In keeping with the University’s Jesuit mission and identity, candidates must be committed to the equity, welfare and sporting conduct of our student athletes. Fairfield University competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate Head coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of a competitive Division I program, including: player development, practice organization, recruiting, game management, maintaining equipment, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, coordinating team travel, and compliance with NCAA, CAA and institutional regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Master's of Education or similar preferred. High level collegiate coaching experience or collegiate playing experience preferred. Candidates should possess outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of lacrosse. Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to work with and relate well to a diverse group of athletes, administrators, and University constituents is a necessity. Preference given for offense and attack oriented applicants. Candidate should be proficient in all Microsoft office applications, gamebreaker, and basic video editing programs.
The Associate Head Coach will be responsible for assisting in the management and administration of the intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Program within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Fairfield University, the CAA Conference and the NCAA, including counseling students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, study habits, and career planning, as well as conducting the following professional duties:
Develop the Men’s Lacrosse program along with the Head Coach to ensure academic and athletic excellence among student-athletes
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance
Lead and mentor student-athletes and provide educational and academic counseling services to help them maintain eligibility, career planning and academic excellence
Monitor and assess student-athletes for areas of improvement, develop individualized improvement goals, and support student-athletes in achieving set goals
Encourage and promote excellence in academics from student athletes while implementing academic support services, including study hall, monitoring academic performance, and referral to appropriate University academic resources
Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs
Compile and study occupational, educational and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students
Organize and supervise practice, conditioning and workouts
Scout and recruit quality student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse populations
Coordinate admissions with University and Department compliance
Develop a positive working relationship with faculty and University staff to assist in the recruiting process
Prepare correspondence with prospects, coaches, parents, alumni etc. including mailings and emails
Arrange all campus visitations, including itineraries, academic appointments, campus tours, town tours, student-athlete hosts, housing, meals, tickets and entertainment
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior
Enforce all NCAA and University regulations, policies and procedures
Monitor the program operating and recruiting budgets
Complete required compliance paperwork
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit our website at www.fairfield.edu/jobs under Employment Opportunities and follow our online application instructions.
This position is based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus.
Category:
Athletics - AdminPerforms such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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