Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse 998180

Xavier Athletics seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Coach Womens Lacrosse. This position assists the Womens Lacrosse Head Coach with on-field development and overall strategy of the intercollegiate womens lacrosse program relative to successful athletic performance recruitment and retention of student-athletes and providing the necessary leadership for a positive competitive environment for student-athletes. It is important to our program that assistant coaches possess a growth mindset and are confident in their personal identity and are able to mode those qualities to our student-athletes.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree and Collegiate Womens Lacrosse Playing Experience.

Preferred Abilities:

Skills characteristics and experience:

Possess a philosophy of coaching and education that fits the mission of Xavier University and the mission of Xavier Athletics

Ability to interact and represent Xavier well with a diverse constituency of students faculty alumni and media

Experience with a 360-degree sports performance model of coaching preferred

In-game decision making experience; quick and decisive evaluation of player personnel and strategic need.

Administrative:

Keeps all compliance logs and relevant documentation with respect to BIG EAST Conference and NCAA rules

Assists head coach with daily tasks

Implement social media strategy with head coach and director of operations

Manage student workers to facilitate practice readinessfilming setup and breakdown of practice

Assists with community service events throughout the year championing student engagement and building relationships within the community.

Conducts practices and games:

Provides leadership and guidance necessary for a positive competitive environment for the Student Athletes

Organizes team meetings for distribution of Athletic information forms sports information forms NCAA Student Athlete statements and drug policy

Responsible for focused skill and strategic development in any of the following categories: draw circle/goalies/offense/defense

Conduct film sessions and scouts for practices and games

The employee agrees to have knowledge of and compliance with NCAA BIG EAST Conference and Athletic Department rules and regulations. The employee must have a valid drivers license and meet the requirements for insurability under Xavier Universitys policy.

To ensure consideration interested/qualified applicants must submit a cover letter resume and the names addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references on Xavier Universitys website. Review of applications will start on July 14 2025.Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the Universitys discretion.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial educational health and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical dental vision and prescription coverage
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account flexible spending accounts and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance accident and illness insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.