Assistant Women%27s Lacrosse Coach

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking an Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach to join its Intercollegiate Athletics team. This role involves assisting the head coach in training the varsity women's lacrosse team for intercollegiate competition at a nationally competitive level. The position will also contribute to recruiting, monitoring academic performance of student-athletes, and assisting with scheduling and team travel. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success, located in Colorado Springs at the base of the Rocky Mountains.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required
Must have coaching experience at the college or high school level.
Must have experience in lacrosse training and coaching techniques.
Must understand, or have the ability to learn, the NCAA forms and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the Division II level is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Train varsity women’s lacrosse team for intercollegiate competition at a nationally competitive level.
Assist the head coach in developing and implementing game plans.
Maintain and increase knowledge of lacrosse training and coaching techniques.
Supervise the training, development, and placement of staff personnel.
Evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Develop and maintain correspondence for prospective student-athletes.
Schedule, coordinate and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes.
Monitor academic performance of student-athletes.
Counsel student-athletes.
Ensure compliance with all UCCS and NCAA regulations regarding academic eligibility requirements.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating Division II schedule within NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional guidelines.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating team travel and lodging.