Head Coach for Men's Lacrosse

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution, with a preferred master’s degree.

Experience: At least three years of successful coaching at the collegiate level. NCAA experience preferred. The candidate must have collegiate position coaching experience and proven experience in University athletic development instruction.

The candidate must be self-motivated and should articulate the mission of the institution, organize and motivate people. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the U.S.; employment sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties:

• Conduct their programs in accordance with the NCAA regulations, Conference Carolinas guidelines, and within the philosophy of Emmanuel University.
• Provide a positive atmosphere that promotes a sense of fairness, organization, commitment, motivation, accomplishment, and fun.
• Stay current concerning rule changes, training techniques, and game strategies in their respective sports
• Effectively teach student-athletes the mission of the athletic department, the institution, and the purpose of service.
• Develop spiritual maturity and effective character through proper instruction and mentorship as relevant to the team.
• Educate student-athletes on the department, institution, NCAA DII, and Conference Carolinas rules and regulations.
• Effectively instruct student-athletes in all essential sport specific skills needed to be a successful University student-athlete.
• Clearly communicate instruction of sports related skills during all practices and competitions.
• Teach student-athletes proper strength and conditioning training techniques and form to ensure a safe and effective training environment.
• Instruct student on proper nutrition and proper diet needed to perform successfully in the sport.
• Apply developmental and instructional strategies as learn through coaching development and professional development opportunities.

A complete job description is available upon request.

Filing an application:  Please forward the following directly to the contact person listed below.

• Letter of application
• Complete Resume
• List of at least three (3) Professional References:  One of the three references needs to be from a current pastor or someone who can speak to your Christian walk personally and/or in the workplace.
• Personal Testimony:  An explanation of the applicant’s relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, including a brief account of accepting Christ as personal savior, church membership, and current church involvements.

Applications will not be considered until all requested documents have been received.

Application Contact:

Joann Harper; Director of Human Resources

To apply, visit our « Careers » page at https://eu.edu/human-resources/ , click on « Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse » ad and submit documents requested above.