Job Description:

Job no: 502934

Work type: Exempt Staff Full-time

Location: Bethlehem

Categories: Athletics

The Assistant Coach provides leadership and direction to all facets of the program in advancing the mission of the University and Department of Athletics. Specific areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to) sport specific coaching, recruitment, student-athlete development (including academic support), program administration and program advancement yielding agreed upon results. All activities shall be conducted within the policies and resource framework of the University, the Athletics Department, The Patriot League and the NCAA. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

Position Number: S83910
This position is a Grade: 8-40 with an approximate salary range of $46,180-$55,420 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications

Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website

1. Student-athlete development

*Counseling.
*Advising.
*Educating.

2. Coaching

*Assist in planning (practices, training sessions, team and individual conditioning, line-ups, and competitive strategies).
*Instructing/Demonstrating (techniques, skills).
*Assist in evaluating/assessing, effectiveness and results.
*Assist in adapting/refining strategies.
*Communicating with athletes and team.

3. Recruiting

*Assist in identifying and attracting prospects.
*Assist in evaluating prospects (athletically, commitment, character, etc.) through high school visits, at competitions and/or home visits.
*Assist in selecting prospective candidates.
*Promoting Lehigh through communicating with prospects and families.
*Assist in coordinating recruitment strategies, calendar and procedures.

4. Program administration

*Assist in planning and evaluating program results, status, and priorities.
*Assist in preparing and managing annual program budgets.
*Assist in supervising, managing, and evaluating personnel (including sensitivity to diversity).
*Assist in evaluating prospective members of the Coaching staff.
*Assist in scheduling competitions and/or planning tournaments in coordination with appropriate administrator.
*Complying with NCAA, league and institutional rules.

5. Advancement

*Assist in promoting strong public and media relations.
*Assist in promoting strong Alumni relations (newsletters, fundraising support, and/or Alumni games/gatherings.
*Assist in promoting strong parent relations.
*Assist in promoting strong professional relations.

6. Results

*Assist in achieving competitive success within the Conference (and sometimes beyond).
*Assist in achieving academic success across the team.
*Assist in graduating student-athletes at a rate equal to or above the University rate.
*Realizing personal growth and development in every student-athlete.
*Assist in promoting recognition of student-athletes.
Special ConsiderationsPersons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations SpecialistVariable Shifts/Schedule; Often work nights and weekendsThis position works with minorsThe duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
Qualifications

*Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred and experience as a student-athlete

*Three to five years of related work experience

*NCAA Certification required

*CPR/First Aid required

*Collegiate coaching experience and direct experience with the use of video systems as a tool in the development of athletic skills, and as a means for preparing game plans and tactical strategies

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: June 25, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: July 02, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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