Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Head Lacrosse Coach

Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Head Lacrosse Coach Hartford, CT, United States Job Description Develops, leads, and organizes all facets of a Lacrosse athletic program. Adheres to all NESCAC and NCAA rules. Recruits, plans and executes practices, coaches athletic contests, and mentors student-athletes. Oversees yearly budgeting responsibilities, team fundraising, social media tasks, and alumni networking. Teaches physical education classes as needed. Serves on department and college committees. Responsibilities Designs, prepares, and runs practice sessions and competition strategies in collaboration with coaching staff. Coaches student athletes during practice, at home and away events, and tournaments. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with student athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff Actively recruits student-athletes, including communication and networking with coaches, parents, alumni, and counselors. Adheres to all NCAA and NESCAC regulations. Performs administrative tasks related to scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, equipment and facilities management, and rules compliance. Mentors student-athletes through regular conversations regarding schedule, academic priorities, wellness, leadership, and time management. Participates in various committees on campus. Teaches physical education classes as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree, preferred 3-5 years of experience 5-8 years of experience, preferred Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with student athletes, prospective students, other coaches, leadership, faculty, and staff Ability to work independently as well as within a team Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments Ability to maintain professional code of ethics Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints Schedule and coordinate work and activities of others Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and skilled in making presentations Experience planning, implementing and managing programs Ability to manage social media posts for the team Interpersonal conflict management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr Nescac