Job Title:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $35,568

Basic Function:

Assist in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, and training the Kent State women's lacrosse team. Reports to Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist in coaching the women's lacrosse team; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student-athletes' skills and teamwork.

Assist with the development of team strategy; analyze performance of student-athletes.

Assist in planning and coordinating meet and practice schedules.

Scout and recruit student-athletes.

Assist in fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program; may assist in marketing and public relations activities to promote the program.

Counsel and advise student-athletes with personal or academic problems.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance to support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis throughout the year.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience coaching lacrosse. Must be able to travel and to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletics Association and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations *
Standard practices in student-athlete scouting and recruiting

Skill In:

Training or instructing student-athletes *
Written, verbal and interpersonal communication *
Basic computer skills *

Ability To:

Analyze situations and develop solutions *
Travel and work non-traditional hours *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

NCAA Division I lacrosse coaching experience. Collegiate lacrosse playing experience.

Lacrosse administration and operations

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Typically requires balance, strength, flexibility, and endurance sufficient to demonstrate, teach, and develop skills of student athletes. Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off-campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.