Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
About The Position
The assistant women’s lacrosse coach is responsible for assisting the head women’s lacrosse coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse program. This includes recruiting academically qualified prospective student-athletes, developing and implementing training sessions, practices, and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic, and athletic development at Merrimack College. This full-time position reports directly to the head women’s lacrosse coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Conference, and Merrimack College rules, regulations, and policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- 1-2 years of previous coaching experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
- Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.
- Knowledge of video editing and production.
- Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Collegiate women’s lacrosse playing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the supervision and direction of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.
- Participate in the evaluation and recruitment of high-quality student-athletes, including recruiting travel and the planning of on-campus visits.
- Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically, and athletically.
- Assist in on-field coaching; help plan and run training sessions and practices.
- Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes.
- Coordinate team travel planning, meals, and logistics.
- Attend individual student-athlete meetings with the head coach.
- Help monitor academic progress and ensure the academic success of team members.
- Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.
- Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as trust and mutual respect.
- Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, conference, and institutional policies.
- Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity, and inclusion training, guest speaker presentations, and other events/meetings.
- Represent Merrimack Athletics with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
- Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the head coach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
