Assistant Coach, Mens Lacrosse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

Responsibility A:

To assist and develop the lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department.

• Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the Policies and Procedures Manual of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department.
• Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings.
• Know the rules and regulations of the NCAA and RMAC to ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference, and national policies.
• Implement game rules and

RMAC/NCAA

regulations on a consistent basis.

• Within the framework of NCAA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically.
• Promote unity within the Athletic Department by working in corporation together and by supporting all University personnel.

Responsibility B:

To establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as grow spiritually, academically, socially and athletically.

• Maintain the development and welfare of the student-athlete as the number one priority of the program.
• Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievement and graduation requirements.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship with all student-athletes.
• Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner.

Responsibility C:

To develop, establish, and maintain a winning lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department.

• Display good sportsmanship in relationships with students, staff, officials, and opponents as consistent with NCAA policies regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Maintain up-to-date information of sport regulations, rule changes, and NCAA policies.
• Maintain and submit all required conference and NCAA lists, forms, and records on time as instructed by the Compliance Office.
• Develop in each student-athlete a respect for University property and its care.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff personnel and in the development of roles and responsibilities.
• Effectively manage time in a demanding work environment.
• Adhere to all institutional, RMAC, and NCAA bylaws and regulations.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
• Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes.
• Understand and agree to abide by the mission of the

Athletic Department Responsibility D:

Perform all other duties and/or responsibilities as needed and/or as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or University administration.

• Supervise home events as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Fundraise Specific responsibilities include:
• Educate prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes about NCAA Division II, RMAC, and institutional rules.
• Submit and log off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations.
• Secure the release of potential transfer students and receive proper permission to contact.
• Review, audit, and submit weekly practice/competition logs in ARMS.
• Self-report NCAA Division II rules violations to the Compliance Office.
• Review summer regulations regarding Athletics participation, camps, and employment for coaches and student-athletes.
• Monitor compliance with NCAA Division II and RMAC bylaws Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better.

Experience Preferred 2-5 years: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.