Assistant Coach, Womens Lacrosse

Emory & Henry University • Emory, VA

16d

About The Position

The women’s lacrosse assistant coach supports the head coach of women’s lacrosse in leading the program. In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a women’s lacrosse program for student athletes, with differing abilities and skills, and serves as a role model to student athletes. The successful candidate must be able to: Oversee individual group drills in practice, especially defensive Evaluate personnel on an ongoing basis Assist the head coach in all aspects of game and practice preparation Mentor and monitor student-athletes' academic progress Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA, SAC and Emory & Henry College

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience coaching lacrosse
• Ability to coach, teach and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development including character development
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student athletes
• Ability to be a supportive team player within the Department of Athletics and Emory & Henry College
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• A working knowledge of recruiting and compliance software
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e. attend conferences, clinics, workshops)

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques, and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests
• Assist the head coach, as directed, in the coordination of general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business procedures)
• Communicate with the athletic trainer, Director of Athletics Communication, the Sports Information Director, Associate Director of Athletics, and department administrators as directed by the head coach
• As directed by the head coach, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recruiting and scouting activities
• Assist, as directed by the head coach, the Associate Director of Athletics in matters for which he/she is responsible including ordering and inventorying of equipment, and maintenance and use of facilities for contests and practices
• Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Emory & Henry College, SAC, and the NCAA
• Other duties as assigned
• Some game day management requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time