Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Waterbury, Connecticut, The Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach assists in planning and directing the training of student-athletes and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions. Assists players in reaching the highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Women’s Lacrosse. It relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This is a part-time position that requires work on nights and weekends and regular travel (both recruiting and team travel).

The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist the head coach in the monitoring of the strength and conditioning programs

Assist the head coach with on and off-field coaching of the team, including practice planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned.

Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking, and other duties as assigned.

Assist the head coach with on and off-campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondence, phone calls, and other duties.

Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.

Pass the NCAA recruiting certification test.

Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.

Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.

Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the overall athletic department fundraising and development program framework.

The successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and to their personal growth and social development.

Additional duties can be assigned based on discussions between the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and the successful candidate.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree.  Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.  Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Synergy, and/or video editing.  Proven leadership ability.  Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes, and potential recruits and their families.   Excellent communication, written and oral skills Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.

Stipend