General Job Brief
Leadership and development of the Men's Lacrosse program including day-to-day operations, recruitment, training, scheduling, academic accountability, community service, intentional faith integration, fundraising, and other key areas. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a culture of faith, influence, relationships, excellence
Recruitment to meet roster goals as set by the athletics department
Maintain relationships with the MCLA coaches and staff to plan schedules
Day-to-day operations of the program
Assistant coach development and mentorship
Practice and training preparation
Academic accountability
Community service
Fundraising for the program
Provides spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
Coordinates with the Game Operations Team on home athletic events
Supervision and/or support at home athletic events as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
Demonstrated success as a coach
Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University
Working Conditions
General Lacrosse environment
Office hours to accomplish administrative tasks
Meeting with student-athletes as needed
Travel to competition and recruitment as needed
Time Required
Standard college lacrosse calendar for in-season and out-of-season
Year-round recruitment expectations
Fair Labor Standards Act
This position is a full-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.