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Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
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Position Number: 5667303
Location: Hamilton, NY
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Colgate University

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Requisition Number: 2024S076Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division:
Department: Women's Lacrosse
Wage/Salary Range: $61,000 - $67,000

Department Statement:

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win - to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

This is a 12 month position with benefits.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within assigned sport or area. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

adhere to Head Coachs philosophy
athletic instruction/coaching.
program operations and administration as designated by head coach

Responsible for oversight of all administrative operations regarding student-athlete development. These will include:

monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and well-being
ensure student-athlete participation in all assigned community service activities

Responsible for execution of all scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation. These will include:

video breakdown
use of appropriate video-editing software
coordination and oversight over film exchange program per conference policies
coordination of team film sessions
development of scouting reports

Responsible for overall team recruitment strategy.

exercises independent judgement regarding recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
decision-making authority to determine which individuals to recruit
decision-making authority in the allocation of scholarship allocations (as applicable)
attracting and evaluating prospective student athletes
monitoring prospective student-athlete academic progress and well being
developing and maintaining relationships with prospective student athletes and other recruiting constituents

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA
specific conference
athletic department
university policies
attendance at all required compliance educational meetings
successful on-time completion of all recruiting logs

Accountable for maintaining professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. To include:

responsible for all newsletters and communication with alumni
responsible for team promotion and marketing to all constituents
responsible for determining communication strategy within university and local community

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making regarding all student-athlete participation in assigned sport activities when head coach is not present. Accountable for student-athlete welfare while coaching.
Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for program.
Responsible for hiring, oversight and management of student managers and part-time casual wage staff. Assistant Coach has independent discretion on all hiring and termination of student employees and part-time casual wage staff.
Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission:
To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Requires candidate to demonstrate:

significant knowledge of womens lacrosse.
minimum 1 year of lacrosse college level coaching experience.
strong commitment to the academic success of student-athletes.
knowledge and commitment to University, Conference and NCAA regulations.
good communication and technology skills and strong leadership qualities.
ability to communicate verbally and written.
ability to provide tactical and technical instruction to students.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience coaching womens lacrosse preferred, experience coaching or playing at the Division I level is desired.

Education

A Bachelors degree is required.
A Masters degree is preferred.

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and/or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays, Evenings, Overnight, Occasional Weekends

Job Open Date: 09/20/2024
Job Close Date: 11/23/2024
Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6042

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.