To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:
Responsibility A: To assist and develop the lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the university and the intercollegiate athletic department. -Read and follow all provisions as outlined by the Policies and Procedures Manual of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. -Respond to all administrative correspondence in the requested time frame and attend all staff meetings. -Know the rules and regulations of the NCAA and RMAC to ensure compliance with departmental, University, conference, and national policies. -Implement game rules and RMAC/NCAA regulations on a consistent basis. -Within the framework of NCAA policies, recruit prospective student-athletes who are of the level necessary to be successful academically and athletically. -Promote unity within the Athletic Department by working in corporation together and by supporting all University personnel.
Responsibility B: To establish an environment in which student-athletes develop as well as grow spiritually, academically, socially and athletically. -Maintain the development and welfare of the student-athlete as the number one priority of the program. -Ensure academic success, focusing on classroom achievement and graduation requirements. -Provide leadership that promotes positive Christian attitudes and good sportsmanship with all student-athletes. -Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic, and patient manner.
Responsibility C: To develop, establish, and maintain a winning lacrosse program within the framework of the mission of the University and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. -Display good sportsmanship in relationships with students, staff, officials, and opponents as consistent with NCAA policies regarding the principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. -Maintain up-to-date information of sport regulations, rule changes, and NCAA policies. -Maintain and submit all required conference and NCAA lists, forms, and records on time as instructed by the Compliance Office. -Develop in each student-athlete a respect for University property and its care. -Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff personnel and in the development of roles and responsibilities. -Effectively manage time in a demanding work environment. -Adhere to all institutional, RMAC, and NCAA bylaws and regulations. -Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes. -Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes. -Understand and agree to abide by the mission of the Athletic Department
Responsibility D: Perform all other duties and/or responsibilities as needed and/or as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or University administration. -Supervise home events as assigned by the Athletic Director. -Fundraise Specific responsibilities include: -Educate prospective student-athletes and enrolled student-athletes about NCAA Division II, RMAC, and institutional rules. -Submit and log off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations. -Secure the release of potential transfer students and receive proper permission to contact. -Review, audit, and submit weekly practice/competition logs in ARMS. -Self-report NCAA Division II rules violations to the Compliance Office. -Review summer regulations regarding Athletics participation, camps, and employment for coaches and student-athletes. -Monitor compliance with NCAA Division II and RMAC bylaws
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better.
Experience
Preferred
2-5 years:
Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Concordia University Irvine, a comprehensive Lutheran Christian university guided by Christ’s Great Commission, develops wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens to serve society and the church.