Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse

Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Assists in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, and evaluating for the lacrosse team as directed. Responsible for instructing student-athletes in how to perform their sport which may also include teaching courses related to competition in varsity athletic programs.

Requirements

  • CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
  • Annual NCAA Certification to recruit student athletes to occur after hire
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of department/division goals and objectives
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of English grammar and spelling
  • Knowledge of records management
  • Skill in use of office equipment
  • Skill in typing, data entry
  • Skill in computer operation
  • Skill in Microsoft office suite, especially Excel and Word
  • Skill in use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division
  • Ability to exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to determine material and equipment needs
  • Ability to use proper research methods to gather data
  • Ability to understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
  • Ability to maintain records according to established procedures
  • Ability to effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions
  • Ability to train or instruct others
  • Ability to move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • At least a bachelor's degree
  • One year of lacrosse coaching experience (can include graduate assistant experience)

Nice To Haves

  • Collegiate coaching experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
  • At least two or more years of experience on the offensive side

Responsibilities

  • Implements coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes' skills and teamwork; analyzes performance of team and adjusts strategies as needed; evaluates opponents and develops game strategies; plans and conducts practices and other activities in preparation for competition; manages camps and clinics, if applicable.
  • Assists with the development of the team budget; analyzes historical expenditure fixtures; compiles projections for budget expenditures for various aspects of team operations; authorizes the expenditures of funds for team operations; monitors expenditures to ensure that they adhere to proscribed limitations; ensures that all expenditures are properly documented and in compliance with university and NCAA regulations; prepares expenditure reports as directed.
  • Conducts promotional activities for fundraising, recruitment, public relations, and other marketing activities; attends promotional events, community activities, and fundraisers; prepares promotional materials for distribution; prepares and delivers speeches and presentations at local community groups, fundraisers, athlete events, etc.
  • Assists with the administration of policies and procedures with respect to academic expectations for team members; communicates with academic advising staff regarding athletic academic performance; meets with athletes to review course load issues, degree requirements, course selections, etc.; counsels athletes on performance issues, study skills, and techniques for academic success.
  • Identifies and develops team strategy for recruitment; analyzes team needs in order to focus recruitment efforts; creates promotional strategy for contacting and recruiting prospective student athletes; develops promotional correspondence and materials for distribution to prospective recruits; conducts recruiting trips and activities in accordance with developed recruitment strategy; formulates recommendations concerning the award of athletic aid to targeted recruits.
  • Oversees assigned course loads; compiles lesson plans and related course materials; receives and responds to student inquiries; provides instruction to students in applicable subject matter; reviews student performance to determine appropriate grade or credit.
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
  • Coordinates videotape cut-ups of practices and games.
  • Manages equipment inventory and related duties.
  • Develops and manages strength training program.
  • Drives passenger vans as required.
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
  • Assists with training new hires.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
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