The assistant coach will be responsible for the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide elite on-site instruction and coaching in races and practices, including organization and implementation of daily practices
• Provide support to student athletes competing at the upper level of collegiate skiing.
• Communicate strategies to develop a race-ready mindset
• Prepare film breakdown and analysis, and present analysis to team members
• Plan and prepare for races
• Contribute to strength and conditioning program, including one-on-one strength and conditioning work with student athletes
• Provide support and encouragement to student athletes, including academic counseling and advising
• Monitor academic progress of athletes
• Recruit and retain highly talented athletes successfully, Research academic and athletic credentials
• Build relationships with prospective student athletes and their families through email, phone and one-on-one meetings
• Organize and implement recruit visits
• Understand NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the alpine ski program
• Provide effective communication to head coach
• Collaborate effectively with other Department of Athletics’ team members
• Assist with the coordination of team travel
• Attend and participate in department trainings pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Position will have a secondary assignment within the department before the official start of the season and at the completion of carnival season. Assignments such as game management, ticket operations, or additional duties as assigned.

$43,844 - $52,000 annual salary. Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and other factors permitted by law.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience coaching and or/competing at the collegiate level is highly desirable
• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a quality student-athlete experience.
• Must be organized, take initiative, and utilize strong time management skills
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the University’s Driver Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to travel for team practices, competition, and scouting in and out of state
• Strong positive communication and interpersonal skills with all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: This position has significant interaction with high school and college student athletes and their families, as well as coaches and administrators.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Operates on snow, mountains, grass, turf, courts, gymnasium, and training rooms.
• Generally open office and campus environment.
• Position involves both sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.
• Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required

About St. Lawrence University

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY, St. Lawrence University is a competitive NCAA Division III liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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