About the position
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is seeking an assistant coach for women's lacrosse to begin immediately. The position is primarily focused on instructing student athletes in how to perform their sport and recruiting players. By working closely with the head coach, assistant coaches focus on player and team sport-specific skills and in-game coaching. Secondary duties include supporting the head coach in aspects of recruiting, planning, and team management and other athletic department duties. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded knowledge of lacrosse skills and should be able to instruct and evaluate student-athletes and teamwork at the collegiate varsity and junior varsity levels. This salaried, year-round position is benefits eligible and requires a significant time commitment during the sport season with a more flexible commitment outside the season.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and team development through skill and sport instruction.
- Demonstrate sport skills and provide feedback to individuals and teams designed to provide continuous improvement.
- Actively participate in and demonstrate sport specific actions and skills as well as conduct physical activities and drills with players and the team.
- Support head coaches in preparation and execution of practices, drills and game strategy.
- Support head coaches during games to teach, correct, refocus, or modify player actions to align with team strategy.
- Travel with the team and provide supervision, leadership and direction for student-athletes in the absence of the head coach.
- Actively monitor, support, provide guidance, and continuous follow up to ensure player health and welfare and student-athlete academic success.
- Support head coaches in recruiting to meet designated roster goals.
- Utilize University systems to assist in tracking prospective student athletes.
- Maintain working knowledge of UHSP Athletic Department Operations Guidelines and relevant bylaws.
- Support head coach with team travel logistics and expense requests.
- Support budget-relieving fundraising opportunities for the team.
- Collaborate and partner with campus departments such as Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Attend department meetings and maintain regular office hours.
- Exhibit and promote UHSP values and support institutional mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- Playing experience at a collegiate level strongly preferred.
- All-around knowledge of the game, including strategies and skills.
- Prior coaching experience strongly desired, particularly at the collegiate level.
- Professional and leadership acumen.
- Excellent communication with players, recruits, and parents.
- Driver's license and transportation for off-campus practice facilities.
Nice-to-haves
- Some college experience and substantial work experience coaching may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- High school or club coaching experience or demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach the sport.
Benefits
- Excellent, affordable health insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- University-paid life and disability insurance.
- Voluntary coverage.
- Retirement match.
- Generous parental and caregiver leave.
- Personal and University holiday, sick and vacation time.
- Access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria and university events.
