POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with all aspects of the intercollegiate women's lacrosse program. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organizing camps, developing schedules, managing the budget, building community support for the program, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with applicable NCAA rules and regulations.
Supervision Received/Exercised:
This position reports to the head women's lacrosse coach and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist head coach with all aspects of the team, including practices and competitions
- Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes in accordance with a defined recruiting plan
- Scout opponents and conduct video analysis
- Monitor student-athletes' class schedules, grades, and academic progress
- Model and enforce sportsmanlike behavior at all times
- Cooperate with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and other who are involved in supporting the athletic program
- Uphold and adhere to all rules and regulations of the College, the MIAA, and the NCAA
- Attend athletic department meetings and events; represent the College positively in all interactions with the community, alumni, media, and other stakeholders
- Support the mission and philosophy of Alma College and the athletics department
- Assist with planning and executing fundraising initiatives for the lacrosse program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Collegiate-level playing and/or coaching experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with computer applications
- Strong organizational, event planning, and fundraising skills
- Demonstrated experience or commitment to working with diverse populations
- A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Willingness and ability to participate actively in practices, work evenings/weekends, and travel as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of NCAA and MIAA conference rules.
- Experience in a residential campus environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated public service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse team and fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work varied hours and travel for competitions and recruiting.
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.
Organization
Alma College, a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, offers a personalized education with multiple paths and experiences leading to success. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty.
Alma College actively connects students with a world of ideas and opportunities. The Alma Commitment offers a four-year graduation promise and a pledge that each interested student can participate in an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, research fellowship, or study abroad, backed by $2,500 in Alma Venture funding from the college.
Alma’s attractive 128-acre campus is located in the city of Alma, approximately one hour north of Lansing. With an enrollment of about 1,400 students, Alma College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 96, of which 85 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Our Academic Mission
Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.
Focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Alma College boasts a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, 41 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.
More than 90 percent of Alma’s graduates go on to graduate school or are employed within six months following their graduation.
Our Community
Located in a community of 10,000, Alma College features a walkable campus with historic and contemporary buildings. The campus is a block from downtown Alma and within two hours of Michigan beaches and ski areas. Gratiot and adjacent counties feature plentiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses and shops.
College facilities, including the Stone Recreation Center and Hogan Center pool, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College library, housing more than 278,000 volumes, also is a resource.
Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year, with free admission to Alma College students, faculty and staff for most college-sponsored events. In addition to the college’s excellent fine arts programs, an active community of local artists has formed music, theatre and art guilds with a loyal regional following. Alma’s Division III Athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 22 varsity sports.
For more information
Employment: http://www.alma.edu/offices/human-resources/job-openings/
