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Job Description:

**POSITION:** Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

Fairfield University is currently seeking a full-time assistant men’s lacrosse coach. In keeping with the University’s Jesuit mission and identity, candidates must be committed to the equity, welfare and sporting conduct of our student athletes. Fairfield University competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:** The assistant coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of a competitive Division I program, including: player development, practice organization, recruiting, game management, maintaining equipment, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, coordinating team travel, and compliance with NCAA, CAA and institutional regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS:** Bachelor’s degree required. High level collegiate coaching experience or collegiate playing experience preferred. Candidates should possess outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of lacrosse. Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to work with and relate well to a diverse group of athletes, administrators, and University constituents is a necessity. Preference given for offense and attack oriented applicants. Candidate should be proficient in all Microsoft office applications, gamebreaker, and basic video editing programs.

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE** : Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please visit our website at www.fairfield.edu/jobs under Employment Opportunities and follow our online application instructions.

Category:

Athletics - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

_All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check._

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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