Position Summary:

Essential Functions of the Position:

1. Understand, support, and embody the team's overarching philosophy as developed by the head coach.
2. Teach proper lacrosse techniques assigned by the head coach and assess skill development.
3. Instruct concepts of overall physical health and safety for both individuals and the team.
4. Educate students on NCAA Division III rules and Marietta College Athletics Department Learning Outcomes.
5. Recruit future student athletes, using metrics established by the head coach, who understand and are prepared for the demands presented by small, private-college, non-scholarship athletic programs.
6. Monitor team members' academic progress in consultation with the Academic Resource Center.
7. Scout opponents and prepare accurate reports.
8. Promote games to the local community in consultation with Sports Information and Student Life.
9. Create highlight videos.
10. Teach a lifetime skill class in the Physical Education department.
11. Other duties as assigned for administration of the athletic department may include, but not be limited to: game day administration, facility supervision, intramural planning and supervision, sports information assistance, or other.

Professional Expectations:

1. Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus and outlined in our Employee Handbook. 
2. Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending College functions, both social and professional.
3. Professionally role model for colleagues and prospective families demonstrated by being a player within the work place.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

1. Willingness to be a team player in the athletic department and role model for athletes.
2. Current valid driver's license and successful completion of a background check. 
3. Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to travel, take nightly calls, and conduct campus visits. Flexibility to work nights and weekends especially during season.

Required Experience & Education:

1. One year of coaching experience at the high school level or above or a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an appropriate area of specialization.  Intercollegiate playing experience preferred.
2. Working knowledge of NCAA Division III rules.
3. Knowledge of recruiting software, scouting software and Microsoft Office products.

Physical Requirements:

1. Position requires mobility within the campus facilities and various sites including travel to game locations.
2. Ability to demonstrate skills, maneuvers, and techniques to players.
3. Occasionally required to move or transport (lift) items weighing up to 25 pounds.

This job description is as inclusive as possible but may not include every detail of the responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.  

About Marietta College

About Marietta College: For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology. At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests. Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national champions...hips and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles. More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For. The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River. For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu.

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