Santa Clara Seeking O Coordinator

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The Santa Clara men's lacrosse program is seeking an offensive coordinator for the 2018 season.

Men’s Lacrosse Coach Purpose:
The philosophy of the Club Sports Program is to emphasize student leadership and participation. The Coach/Instructor/Volunteer should limit his/her contributions to those involving coaching skills and knowledge and is encouraged to assist with team leadership and membership development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement the team offensive philosophy and strategy
• Instruct players on individual and team offensive concepts
• Assist with daily practice planning, game preparation, coordinating game film and film exchanges, recruiting and assisting with team fundraisers
• Required to attend daily practices and games, both home and away
• An emphasis on teamwork and a positive attitude with the team and coaching staff
• Representing the University in the highest manner by respecting the program, team, and opponents while honoring Santa Clara University and game
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Duties/Responsibilities are based on yearly length of service
• For all Club Sport Coach duties and responsibilities please review the Club Sports Handbook – Coaches/Instructors/Volunteers section on the Club Sports Officers Corner webpage at: https://www.scu.edu/recreation/clubsports/officerscorner/.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Strong background in the sport of lacrosse
• Ability to work effectively with Coaching Staff, Administrators and athletes
• Understanding of MCLA philosophy and ability to work within the framework of the philosophy of Santa Clara University and Club Sports Program

Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience at the College Level or above

Pay Rate:
• To be determined based on coaching experience

Application Process:
The application deadline is August 31st, 2017. A cover letter, resume and a list of professional references via email to Head Coach Greg Mengis at gmengis@scu.edu and Team President David Leonardo at dleonardo@scu.edu

Additionally, information may be mailed to:
SCU Men’s Lacrosse
Attn: Coach Mengis
Malley Center #715
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053