Graduate Assistant Coach, Field Hockey and Womens Lacrosse

Position Title:  Graduate Assistant Coach – Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse
Reporting To:  Director of Athletics and Head Coaches

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Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate accelerated adult undergraduate, and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long-standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern-day education. Explore more about the college here.

Job Overview: The Graduate Assistant for the Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse programs works under the direction of the head coaches and assists with the administration of a successful Division III athletic program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, instructing, advising, counseling, and other administrative duties as assigned by the head coach or Athletic Director

Essential Functions:

• Work under the direction of the head coaches for field hockey and women’s lacrosse programs.
• Assist with the administration of a successful Division III athletic program, including but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, instructing, advising, film breakdown, counseling, and other duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for all student-athletes and represent Albertus Magnus College in a professional, responsible, and positive manner.

• Follow all NCAA, GNAC, and Athletics Department guidelines.
• Foster a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, and to assist with the promotion of an environment of institutional control over intercollegiate athletics by Albertus Magnus College.
• All other duties as assigned by the head coach, Director of Athletics and/or athletic administrative staff. Duties included but not limited to: assisting with the department’s Study Hall program, driving campus vans for road contests and providing support with home event management.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience at the collegiate, club, and/or scholastic levels as a student-athlete and/or coach.
• Knowledge of collegiate rules and a demonstrated compliance with said rules.  
• Relevant work experience may be substituted to meet qualifications for the position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance to the Albertus Magnus College full-time graduate program of one of the following programs:
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL)
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Accounting
  • Master of Healthcare Administration              

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience as a student-athlete or coach of the sport(s).
• General understanding of the recruiting process at the college level.
• A demonstrated commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy regarding the student-athlete experience.

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Special Work Schedule Requirements:  This position includes weekend and evening hours.

• Graduate Assistant Coaches are expected to fulfill a commitment to the Athletic Department in line with the