Assistant Women Lacrosse Coach

Position Classification

FT Coach

Position Summary

Assist in administering a competitive Division I Women's Lacrosse program that adheres to all University, MAC, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and one which encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship and service to others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and performing coaching duties including pre-season conditioning, practice, game preparation, field/floor coaching, and post season activities.
• Assist in operating the program in compliance with University, Mid-American Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Assist in complying with Sport Medicine policies and procedures stated in the Athletic Staff and Student-Athlete manuals.
• Assist in administering a successful student-athlete recruitment program.
• Assist in retaining student-athletes in program, maintain team continuity, and garner student-athlete satisfaction with the program. (Review Team Attrition Information)
• Demonstrate concern and support for academic performances of student-athletes on the team. (Review Graduate Rate Information/APR and Team Academic Progress Report)
• Assist in administering sound budget practices.
• Assist in fielding a team that is competitively athletically.
• Assist in fielding a team whose diversity composition is reflective of the University’s undergraduate full-time enrollment population.
• Assist in administering travel and per diem allowances as outlined in the staff manual.
• Assist in providing an annual schedule of competition that meets the guidelines outlined in the staff manual and enables the team to travel to away contest in a reasonable and safe manner.
• Serve as public relations lead including attendance

JOB REQUIREMENTS SECTION

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A college degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field.
• Employment – Six months to two years of work experience in a related role. (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Well polished communication and interpersonal skills; excellent leadership and motivational skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to travel extensively; must be willing to drive 15 passenger vans; must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver's license; must be able to pass NCAA recruiting test

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

8.30 AM to 5.00 PM (Some evenings and weekend needed).