Reporting to the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, the Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach assists in the administration of all phases of the women's lacrosse program in accordance with NCAA Division I, ASUN Conference, and Stetson University rules and philosophies. The Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach supports Stetson University by providing an enjoyable fan experience, keeping our spaces clean and safe, helping our students grow, creating relationships which strengthen our alumni base, ensuring our financial strength, recruiting incredible new Hatters, and impacting the lives of young women on the lacrosse team. Serving as a member of the Women's Lacrosse Team, the Assistant Coach will work directly with the Head Coach and fellow assistants in the following areas: recruiting, camp coordination, travel accommodations, everyday office work, alumni engagement, gameday operations, and any other items that the Head Coach delegates to this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach in the administration of all aspects of the women's lacrosse programAssist Head Coach with needs on and off the fieldIdentify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletesAssist in pre-, in-, and post-season training, practices, and gamesAssist in all areas relating to the operation of the women's lacrosse program, including day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilitiesAssist with the development and maintenance of appropriate public relations including video/scoutingAssist with video analysis of games and practicesAssist with the team fitness programs including strength & conditioning Help coordinate recruiting including evaluation, visits, camps, etc.Support correspondence and communication as a camp director Organize all Stetson Women's lacrosse camps including scheduling Assist with game and practice schedulingAssist with fund-raising and promotional activities as necessaryAssist in coordination of practice and game preparationPerform other site and position specific duties as assigned
Required Skills
Effective verbal and written communicationComputer skills are a mustExperience with day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities of leading and supervising a women's lacrosse program; including but not limited to implementation of running and workout programs, budget management, professional development, NCAA rules and regulations, organization skills, and supporting the educational goals and ideals of the members of the women's lacrosse programKnowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations; and a commitment to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the NCAA and ASUN Conference as requiredAbility to recruit, coach, and teach a wide skill range of athletes the fundamentals and theories of women's lacrosse and manage all facets of the women's lacrosse programDemonstrated ability to organize and develop world-wide recruiting master planProven ability to to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the publicSupport the University's Mission and Values in their role
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree2-5 years demonstrated college coaching experience in coaching women's lacrosseA commitment to the academic goals of Stetson UniversityDesire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Master's degreeAbility to lead with integrity and positively influence the lives and athletic careers of the student-athletes on the Women's Lacrosse teamExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSuperb organization skills to effectively manage and lead women's lacrosse programs
Work Environment: Duties required: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and cold; ability to endure physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule; physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth.
