Job Overview

As an Assistant Coach for NJIT's intercollegiate men's lacrosse team, this function finds the incumbent responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the proper and overall management of the lacrosse program. Essential Functions:

• Assists in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training and competition.
• Assists in the identification and recruitment of prospective student-athletes for the intercollegiate lacrosse program, in accordance with NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on a range of personal issues, as required.
• Assist with the coordination of training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Fund raises, as needed in coordination with University Advancement, to supplement additional monies for the program.
• Serve as the program’s academic liaison to The Learning Center.
• Provide assistance in the coordination and administration of the program as required.
• Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and to government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents and the general public.
• Teach a Physical Education activity class.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences discipline required.
• Three years of experience in coaching lacrosse on the club or collegiate level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students required.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty. Knowledge of applicable team or individual sport and its playing rule.
• Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment.
• Must be able to organize and coordinate.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility requirements & recruiting rules.
• Must have the ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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