Assistant Coach – Men’s Lacrosse

Total Compensation

• Salary: Salary range begins at $44,000
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-site.

About the Position

Reporting to the Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse, the Assistant Coach carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program while adhering to all NCAA, Centennial Conference, and College rules. The Assistant Coach assists with planning and executing all practices, coaches on game days, recruits qualified student athletes, participates in fundraising efforts, and performs any additional duties that may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in administrative tasks including equipment management, travel, and the recruitment of student athletes who meet both the academic and athletic standards of Haverford College (at least 75% of time)
• Develop and prepare student athletes for practice and games under the supervision of the head coach
• Enforce departmental policies and team rules as to travel and conduct both on and off the field
• Maintain liaison with college and athletic administrators, trainers, and Director of Athletic Communications as appropriate for an assistant coach
• Adhere to all regulations of Haverford College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Exercise discretion and judgment in decision making in keeping with College, Conference, and NCAA regulations
• Represent Haverford at all times in a professional manner including dealings with officials and opposing coaches

Line of Report: The Assistant Coach – Men’s Lacrosse reports to the Head Coach – Men’s Lacrosse.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Professional Competencies

• College or high school coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Experience working with college student athletes

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and