Athletics - Assistant Coach Mens Lacrosse
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity.
Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. We uphold a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.
The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Position Summary
To provide primary administrative and coaching support to the program’s head coach and secondary support to others in work areas impacting the quality and efficiency of the day-to-day operation of the intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, i.e., communications (telephone, written), budget paperwork, and the preparation and implementation of a recruitment plan for the University’s Division I men’s lacrosse program.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with promoting educational values consistent with the philosophy and standards of the University’s intercollegiate athletics program.
- Assist with the design and implementation of a recruitment and retention program for men’s lacrosse.
- Assist in offering input and suggestions to assure the success of the University’s Division I intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, both on the court and in the classroom, including community outreach.
- Assist in developing well-written, clean, and professionally drafted recruiting letters, including professional home visit presentations, as well as well-organized campus visit itineraries.
- Assists the head coach in planning and developing meeting schedules, travel coordination, hotel arrangements, etc.
- Assist the head coach in ensuring the program is compliant with the NCAA rules and regulations.
- Assist the head coach with the day-to-day coordination of lacrosse-related communications and interactions with athletes, colleagues, and recruited families.
- Assist with monitoring team members' eligibility in conjunction with the Athletics Compliance Officer.
- Assist the head coach with the training and conditioning of team members.
- Assist the head coach with preparing expense travel reconciliation reports, including tracking and reconciling the office AMEX credit card.
- Assist the Director of Athletics as a liaison with other institutional operating units (President’s Office, Vice President for Enrollment Planning & Student Affairs, Provost Office, Business Office, Buildings and Grounds, Public Safety, Student Life, Pitt Center, etc.).
- Assists the head coach with planning and preparing special team projects and activities, such as awards nights and celebrity Breakfasts.
- Assists with schedule development and travel and meeting schedules, including booking plane reservations, hotels, etc., in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director
- Assists the head coach with the coordination of appointments and meetings.
- Other duties assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes Other Attributes
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 3-5 years of experience coaching and recruiting at the college level, preferably Division I.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Must have advanced fundamental athletic skills to teach and supervise as directed by the head coach.
Other details
- Job Family Staff
- Job Function Athletics
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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