Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Job Summary The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month position as an Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse. Reporting to the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, this position will assist with training and coaching student-athletes to compete effectively and successfully at the NCAA Division I level. Assist with managing and planning for daily practices and intercollegiate contests and supervise conditioning and training programs in conjunction with professional staff. Assist with recruiting high-quality student-athletes who are capable to succeed in a challenging academic environment and an intensely competitive lacrosse program. Provide general guidance and support for student-athletes in athletic and non-athletic endeavors to enhance their experience at the University and promote academic success. Assist with managing the program budget to include ordering team equipment and planning for team travel. Abide by all Marist University, NCAA and The Metro Conference rules and regulations. Participating actively in University, public, alumni, media appearances and fundraising and booster events. Demonstrate commitment to creating a supportive work environment within the team, department, and University. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree 1-3 years of relevant work experience Driver's license with no serious convictions CPR/AED certification and ability to pass the NCAA recruiting test Essential Functions Assist Head Coach in developing Program needs including the following: Formulating and organization of practice, on-field coaching and training. Conducting individual and small group training. Conducting comprehensive game strategizing, scouting and film review of practices and games. Preparing daily team practices. Working games and practices. Recruiting athletes to Marist University: Researching all relevant recruiting opportunities of prospective student-athletes. Preparing and coordinating scheduling of recruiting, accommodations in accordance with NCAA, The Metro Conference, and institutional regulations. Evaluating prospective student-athletes by attending tournaments, showcases and other relevant recruiting opportunities during permissible recruiting periods. Conducting professional communications with coaches, prospective student-athletes and parents under permissible recruiting timelines. Coordinating visitation. Active and up to date with compliance of NCAA and institutional rules. Provide mentoring in conjunction with staff and program vision to student-athletes inside and outside of practice on their academic, personal, civic, and career aspirations for the future. Assist in other administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Benefits The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. (ADMIN ONLY) Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University. Equal Employment Statement Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. 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