Staff - Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach - Intern

Staff - Men's Lacrosse Assistant Coach - Intern

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Position Summary:
Job Function:
The Coach Intern reports to the Head Coach of Men'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 men's lacrosse team.
  
• Assist in meet 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
  
  Physical Demand:
  Must have the energy and mobility to actively coach the sport.
  
  Contact with others:
  Daily contact with students, staff and faculty. Frequent contact with prospective students and parents, public and private high school coaches. Occasional contact with coaches from other colleges and with university administrative staff.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Education and Experience:
  Minimum Bachelor’s Degree. Desire to pursue coaching is expected. Coaching or playing experience in the specific sport is required. Evidence of positive attitude and the ability to get along well with others required. A valid driver’s license is required.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  Special Instructions to the Applicant:
  
  
  Benefits Eligible: Yes
  Number of Months: 10 months
  Other Number of Months:
  Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
  Work Schedule/Hours per Week:
  Posting Date:
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled: No
  Anticipated Start Date:
  Posting Number: AH00899
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/3031