PT Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world. 

Department:  

Athletics 

Specific Job Title:  

PT Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse 

Reports to:  

Justin Turri - Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse 

Campus:  

Queens 

Job Summary:  

The Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse works part-time and assists the coaching staff with all duties and responsibilities related to the operation of a NCAA Division I lacrosse program. Duties will include coaching current roster members, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and performing administrative responsibilities related to successful program operation.   

Essential Functions: 

Competencies: 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This position directly manages St. John’s university lacrosse student-athletes and reports directly to the Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach. 

Work Environment: 

This position operates in a day-to-day professional office environment combined with an athletic environment that uses athletic facilities around the St. John’s University Queens campus. The position will be required to use standard office equipment such as laptop computer, iPad, cell phone, printer/copier, and projector, among other things.  Business-related travel by car, plane, and/or train and stays in hotels or other arrangements will also be required. 

Physical Demands: 

A requisite level of physical fitness will be essential to perform the duties associated with this job. While performing duties of this job employees will be required to stand, walk, run, pick up heavy objects, and perform lacrosse-related skills including, but not limited to, catching, throwing, shooting, and cradling.  

Environmental Conditions: 

This position will require outdoor work throughout the year including heat, cold, rain, snow, and strong winds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a part-time position working 982 hours over a 12-month period.  Workdays/weeks vary dependent on time of year.  Weekend work is expected, and hourly workdays will vary based on practice times and other factors as set forth by the head coach.  Longer days will be expected around scrimmages and games, especially when traveling to away contests.   

Approximate Annual Breakdown of Expected Work: 

7/28/24 – 8/31/24 = OFF (5 weeks) 

9/1/24 – 12/14/24 = 20hrs/week (15 weeks) 

12/15/24 – 1/18/25 = OFF (5 weeks) 

1/19/25 - 5/26/25 = 34hrs/week (18 weeks) 

5/27/25-6/18/25 = OFF (2 weeks) 

6/8/25 – 7/26/25 = 10hrs/week (7 weeks) 

Travel: 

Travel for scrimmages, games, and recruiting purposes will be required throughout the year. Trips will be located primarily throughout the United States. 

Required Education and Experience:  

Preferred Education and Experience: 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $28,000-$32,000. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.  

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time. 

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events 

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.