Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.
Cornell University is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to the following: excellence in academics and athletics; gender equity and diversity in its programs; a well-balanced and broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.
The Assistant Coach for Men’s Lacrosse assists the Head Coach in the planning and operation of the Men’s Lacrosse program at Cornell University. This includes planning and executing team practice and competitions and providing input on player evaluation and other decisions and work to advance the team. In addition, the Assistant Coach will actively support the scouting of opponents and the development of Cornell players. The Assistant Coach also has both on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach.
This is a 11-month, full-time position that will end on 6/30/2027. The salary range is $69,700-$76,858; final offer will depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with up to 1 years of high-level, competitive college lacrosse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting and in working with student-athletes.
Must be highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations.
A valid driver’s license is required to perform recruiting responsibilities
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Experience with video editing software.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous collegiate coaching or playing experience, especially in NCAA Division I, preferred.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.
