Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student athletes for a NCAA Division I men's lacrosse program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Bucknell University, the NCAA, and the Conference.

Duties:

• Lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Perform specific coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University and NCAA regulations.
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate Departmental personnel.
• Be responsible to identify, cultivate, and assess for a specific geographical area or position group.
• Serve as an Academic Enhancement staff member responsible for all facets of the sport specific academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athletes academic progress as expressed by the faculty.
• Demonstrate an active interest in the academic progress of student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications (maintained throughout employment).

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.