Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

Westminster, Maryland, McDaniel College invites applications for an Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College guidebook for details.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $40,512. The position is classified as an AO. The AO salary band for all full-time, 11-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $40,504 and a maximum rate of $86,538. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 35-hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned.

Reporting to the head coach, the assistant coach will assist in all aspects of program operation including organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, trainings, and competitions, among other responsibilities. The assistant coach will help support the head coach in identifying and recruiting qualified prospective student-athletes. The individual will supervise student workers and others associated with the program, assist with program administration and budget oversight and support the head coach with the student-athlete academic success and retention.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all program operation efforts at the direction of the head coach.

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and execution of all practices.

• Attend and participate in all practices and contests.

• Assist in game/practice preparation, including film breakdown sessions; development of game plans and scouting reports related to each contest, among others.

• Monitor and support academic progress of team members.

• Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes for successful participation.

• Adhere to all applicable policies and regulations including but not limited to the NCAA, The Centennial Conference, McDaniel College, and McDaniel Athletics.

• Promote the academic progress and graduation of student athletes.

• Fulfill other departmental duties as assigned. Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of previous coaching required. Experience at the college or professional level preferred.

Ability to pass the NCAA rules test.

Strength and Conditioning Certification preferred.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong, detail-oriented, organizational skills.

Ability to use technology such as Microsoft, email, internet, Frontrush, Hudl, and other related software.

A strong knowledge and experience working with athletes, teams and programs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, coaching staff, student-athletes, vendors, alumni, and general public

Ability to manage and supervise staff including training, scheduling, and evaluating

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible work week schedule including evenings and weekends

Ability to speak effectively, and present information one-to-one and in small group situations.

Two or less points on valid driver’s license.

To apply

For a complete job description including essential responsibilities and to apply, please visit the college’s employment webpage. Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled.