Assistant Coach - Men's Lacrosse

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Assist with all facets of NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program by recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes, providing skill instruction to student-athletes, and preparing team for competition and practice.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

Support management of team academically and athletically.  Tracks student-athlete academic progress; organizes and conducts practice activities. Prepares team and opponent video analysis; and maintains records as required.

Evaluates and recruits student-athletes.  Identifies talented,  academically qualified prospective student-athletes and effectively communicates with coaches, prospects and parents.

Respects department’s commitment to excellence, integrity, respect and leadership.  Collaborates with head coach to develop annual goals for program.  Attends workshops, training sessions and meetings as required by the College and the conference.

Assist with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities, administration of sports camps and/or clinics, and other duties as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Assist with all facets of NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program by recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes, providing skill instruction to student-athletes, and preparing team for competition and practice.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

Support management of team academically and athletically.  Tracks student-athlete academic progress; organizes and conducts practice activities. Prepares team and opponent video analysis; and maintains records as required.

Evaluates and recruits student-athletes.  Identifies talented,  academically qualified prospective student-athletes and effectively communicates with coaches, prospects and parents.

Respects department’s commitment to excellence, integrity, respect and leadership.  Collaborates with head coach to develop annual goals for program.  Attends workshops, training sessions and meetings as required by the College and the conference.

Assist with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities, administration of sports camps and/or clinics, and other duties as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration.

Minimum Qualifications

* Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. 

* Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.

* Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged.

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

* Flexibility and reliability  - position requires travel work on nights  and weekends.

* Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel  to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities.

* Strong teamwork and team facilitation. 

* Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.

* Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.

Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree required. 

* Previous coaching experience required, preferably at the Division I level. 

The salary range for this position is  $50,000 to $54,000 annually.

Weekly Hours:

40

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with theMission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed informationhere or check out ourBenefits at a Glance. 

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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