Position Title:
Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse - Part Time
Work Type:
Part time
Location:
Swarthmore College
Approved Location Type:
On Campus
Department:
Men's Lacrosse (J Patrick Gress
Work Shift:
The Opportunity:
The Assistant Coach is expected to assist in various aspects of
their respective intercollegiate sport program as assigned by the
Head Coach. Duties may include: teaching and implementing skills
and strategy, practice planning and execution, game preparation and
execution, scouting, recruiting, traveling for competitions and/or
recruiting, driving vans for team transport, and other duties that
may be assigned by the head coach.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with the organization and operation of respective sport
including assuming responsibilities in the absence of the head
coach if/when necessary.
Ability to assist with instruction, practice and game
preparations, scouting, recruiting, and/or additional tasks as
assigned by the head coach.
Teach athletic skills and team concepts; ability to implement
skills and strategy in competitive situations under the direction
of the head coach.
Assist head coach to ensure that all actions of coaches and
student-athletes are performed with the appropriate level of
instruction, safety precautions and training
Cooperate with the athletic trainer and other College health
personnel in the care and prevention of injury. Coach will also
cooperate with the athletic trainer’s office concerning all
injuries requiring attention by a physician.
Adherence to all relevant departmental, institutional,
Centennial Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
All other duties as assigned and therefore deemed necessary and
appropriate by the head coach and/or the Director of Athletics or
his/her representative.
What you bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-3+ years related experience
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Mastery of
the skills and strategies associated with the sport.
The pay for this position is $20.00 per hour, which represents
the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at
the time of posting.
Act 153 Clearance Required by Position
This position may regularly interact with minors. Under
Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat.
§§6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are
required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the
start of employment:
- Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the
Pennsylvania State Police
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
- FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint).
MVR Clearance Required by Position
Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing
essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle
report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of
employment.
Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your
qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the
preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of
any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the
preferred qualification(s).
We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost! Upon benefit
eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to
their retirement account. Employees are 100% vested in their
accounts on the date participation begins.
Swarthmore Benefits and Programs
Retirement
Plans
Tuition Grant Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Time Off (Staff)
Holiday Schedule
Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect
and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense
of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse
perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a
demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world.
Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by
law or College Policy.
