Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Catawba College (“Catawba”) seeks an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse coach who will be responsible for helping to manage all aspects of a competitive and successful NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse program with the primary responsibility being the planning and instruction of Lacrosse skills. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compliance with NCAA, SAC and Catawba College Policies and Regulations.
• The assistant coach must be efficient at individualized and team instruction with emphasis on teaching all skills and strategies associated with the sport.
• Recruiting quality student-athletes that are committed to the Catawba College mission within the allotted scholarship structure and limits.
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with Catawba athletics staff, including the Director of Athletics, Compliance, Sports Medicine, Media Relations, Strength & Conditioning, and Facilities Operations.
• Provide academic support and oversight for all student-athletes.
• Help with game scheduling.
• Practice and game planning and implementation.
• Player development and evaluation.
• Helping with managing travel (booking hotels, vans, buses, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Successful collegiate coaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in on course instruction and knowledge of the sport.
• Ability to recruit student-athletes that will be successful in the classroom and on the course.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and help manage a competitive men’s lacrosse program are important.
• Developing and maintaining positive alumni relations.