Position Details

Position Information

Budget TitleASSISTANT COACHCampus TitleAssistant Coach, Men's LacrosseSchool/DivisionAcademic Affairs, Division ofDepartmentAthleticsStaff Sub-TypeStaff & AdministrationSalary LevelSL2Salary Range$35,803Position EffortFull-TimeIf Part-Time, enter FTE:If Temporary, enter End Date:Position Summary

The assistant coach for Men’s Lacrosse is responsible for assisting in all aspects of administration and operation of a nationally competitive Division III collegiate men’s lacrosse program. This is a full-time position with a 9.5 month obligation (8/15-5/31).

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the head coach with all matters pertaining to the total operation of the men’s lacrosse program at SUNY Cortland.
• Maintain and/or build the sport program that is competitive at the conference level
• Recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Recruit adequate numbers of student athletes with sufficient skill to be as competitive as possible within the guidelines set by the NCAA and the policies and procedures of SUNYAC and SUNY Cortland
• Assess academic performance of student athletes at least once each semester to ensure the ongoing eligibility of athletes and monitor their academic progress; academic retention of student athletes must at minimum mirror the retention rate of the college.
• Provide general advising, mentoring and support to student-athletes
• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution, and the affective dimension (e.g., interpersonal interactions, enthusiasm, respect and rapport).
o Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength, conditioning & skill training), individual/team concepts, and safety.
• Demonstrate concern for the overall welfare of student athletes at all times
• Ensure all documentation and paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Represent the College in a professional and ethical manner, modeling outstanding sportsmanship, consistent with SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
• Supervise athletes and monitor the facilities for purposes of safety and facility security
• Execute all of these responsibilities as assistant coach in a manner that reflects an ongoing commitment to the excellence, integrity and success of the men’s lacrosse program; the Athletics Department and SUNY Cortland
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed to fully perform the position:
• Ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• A strong identification with and support of SUNY Cortland mission, vision and campus priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of SUNY Cortland, SUNY System, SUNYAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively – via technology, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to represent the department and college in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the head coach, men’s lacrosse

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience coaching at the college level

Preferred Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Physical Education, Sport Management, Exercise Science or related field
• College lacrosse coaching experience

EEO Statement

The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberS18135Open Until FilledYesQuick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttp://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/3360Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before July 31, 2019. Application review will begin August 1.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vita or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents