Coach Intern for Women's Lacrosse

Coach Intern for Women's Lacrosse

About Susquehanna:
As a living, learning and working community, Susquehanna University affirms its commitment to being an engaged, culturally inclusive campus. As we seek to embody the rich diversity of the human community, we commit ourselves to the full participation of persons who represent the breadth of human difference. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position Summary:
Job Summary
The Coach Intern reports to the Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist the head coach in all aspects of the program, including: recruit qualified student-athletes; assist in practice sessions and in-game duties; counsel student-athletes in a positive manner; and adhere to all NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations. Coach Intern positions are typically 1 year appointments renewable up to a maximum 3 years total.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the direct leadership, and development of the women's lacrosse team.
  
• Assist in game day management
  
• Identify and recruit qualified prospective student-athletes
  
• Assist with designing pre-season, in-season and off-season training schedules
  
• Maintain working knowledge of NCAA, Landmark Conference, and Susquehanna University policies and procedures
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  Deep understanding of and passion for the game of lacrosse; Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships. Requires ability to multi-task and attend to detail. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with current students and parents, prospective students and parents, and staff and faculty in a professional manner. Ability to use technology and equipment specific to the sport.
  
  Education
  Bachelor’s Degree required
  
  Additional Requirements
  This position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to drive and qualify under the university’s insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle. CPR, AED and First Aid certification is preferred.
  
  Physical Demand
  Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction ability to frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing: Requires travel. Work is indoors and outdoors.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience
  Playing or coaching experience on a collegiate level preferred.
  
  Special Instructions to the Applicant:
  
  
  Benefits Eligible: Yes
  Number of Months: 10 months
  Other Number of Months:
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  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled: No
  Anticipated Start Date:
  Posting Number: AH00894
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/2836