Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Skidmore College•Saratoga Springs, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Skidmore College’s department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation invites applications for a full time 10-month position with benefits as Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a competitive NCAA Division III program while gaining hands-on coaching and administrative experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Collegiate lacrosse playing experience
Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes
Current CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Collegiate coaching experience
Familiarity with video editing software and social media platforms (e.g. Hudl, Instagram, X/Twitter)

Responsibilities

Assisting with all aspects of daily practices, training sessions, and game preparation
Coaching and mentoring student-athletes in a competitive, inclusive environment
Recruiting prospective student-athletes in alignment with the values and academic standards of Skidmore College
Scouting opponents and contributing to game strategy
Managing film exchange and game film breakdown
Overseeing the team’s social media presence and content creation
Supporting team operations including equipment room responsibilities and home game management
Building positive relationships and communicating effectively with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and alumni
Other duties as assigned by the head coach