Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. 

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach will assist with all aspects of the Men's Lacrosse program and support the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach in fostering a positive and competitive NCAA Division III student-athlete experience. The Assistant Coach will assist in recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and developing student-athletes while supporting the mission of Eastern University and the Department of Athletics. The position will contribute to the academic, athletic, personal, and spiritual development of student-athletes and assist with operational and administrative responsibilities within the program and department.

Position Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain student-athletes who align with Eastern University's mission, values, and academic standards.

• Assist with all aspects of coaching, including practice planning, game preparations, scouting, film analysis, and skill development.

• Assist with prospective student-athlete campus visits, recruiting events, and recruiting communications.

• Provide mentorship and support to student-athletes, fostering academic success, athletic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth.

• Assist with team operations including travel, equipment management, camps, clinics, fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement activities, and special events.

• Assist with social media, marketing, and promotional efforts that enhance the visibility of the Men's Lacrosse program and Eastern University Athletics.

• Demonstrate a commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and compliance with all NCAA, conference, institutional, and departmental regulations.

• Maintain knowledge of NCAA, conference, and University policies and complete all required compliance and educational requirements.

• Assist with game management, event administration, departmental initiatives, and other operational responsibilities as needed.

• Perform secondary administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Athletics Director.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Athletics Director, or their designee in support of the Men's Lacrosse program, Athletics Department, and University mission.

• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the Athletics Department, faculty, staff, and the campus community.

• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation.

• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Status:  Staff, full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Demonstrate knowledge in NCAA DIII rules along with the MAC Conference. 

• Ability to learn and use various recruiting software and social media platforms. 

• The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented department environment is required.

• A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics, a working knowledge of NCAA rules, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and mentor student-athletes is essential.

• Candidates must exhibit an understanding of, and support for, the University’s Christian Mission.

• Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and organization skills and an ability to effectively communicate the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to alumni and friends of the university.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 

1)      Affidavit;

2)      FBI Criminal Record Check; 

3)      Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 

4)      Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. 

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment.  Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

Employer

Eastern University

Address

1300 Eagle Road

St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087

Phone

610-341-5986

Website

http://www.eastern.edu