Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach is coaching and providing VCU Lacrosse student-athletes with high-level instruction in the sport of Lacrosse at the NCAA Division l level to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas. Under the direction of the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, this position adheres to the VCU Athletics mission and core values by acting upon its goals and strategies.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or training & experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of NCAA, A10, and University regulations regarding NCAA women's lacrosse.
Previous lacrosse coaching experience.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Must have First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or achieve certifications within 30 days of hire.
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree.
Playing experience as a collegiate lacrosse athlete.
Experience recruiting and/or coaching women's lacrosse at the Division I collegiate level.
Experience with recruiting and video match analysis software systems.

Responsibilities

Coaching and instructing student-athletes at the NCAA Division I level to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas.
Video analysis and scouting of opponents.
Assist in the recruitment of academically qualified and athletically talented student-athletes.
Assist with the maintenance of accurate files of prospective student-athletes.
Assist with the evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
Assist with travel involved with recruitment.
Assist with maintenance of accurate files of current student-athletes.
Assist with maintenance of required NCAA, A10, and University paperwork.
Assist with monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
Assist with travel involved with practices and competition.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach promote the execution of the Athletic Department's strategic plan by adhering to its mission and core values and acting upon its goals and strategies.