Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Austin Peay State University • Clarksville, TN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Lacrosse Coach reports to the Head Lacrosse Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and the University. This role involves coordinating activities, assisting with recruiting, instructing, and retaining student-athletes, providing technical instruction in lacrosse, adhering to all institutional and conference regulations, and assisting with marketing and promotion of the sport. The position also includes counseling student-athletes on personal development and academics, monitoring their academic progress, assisting with fundraising efforts, developing game strategies, and scouting opponents. The coach must be able to travel, operate a personal computer, communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Certification to drive student-athletes and the ability to work summer camps are also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
• Valid driver license.
• A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.
• Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of Lacrosse during preparation and practice sessions.
• Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
• Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, ASUN , and NCAA.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with the University community and the public.
• Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities through the Head Lacrosse Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the Lacrosse team.
• Provide instruction to Lacrosse student-athletes on the fundamentals, details, and strategies of lacrosse as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Lacrosse.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
• In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both Lacrosse and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Scout opponents.
• Work summer camps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level