Assistant Coach, Womens Lacrosse

## Description

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

Duties and 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

Secondary Duties

• Other duties as assigned
• Some game day management requirements

## Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience coaching lacrosse

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• 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)