Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse
Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse
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Job Description
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn work and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
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Essential Functions:
Coaches team members individually and in groups.
Develops and implements defensive tactics and strategies.
Mentors and trains players to enhance defensive skills.
Plans coaching and practice sessions in accordance with Conference and university regulations.
Develops scouting reports completes film analysis and helps strategize game plans
Assists in coordinating recruiting efforts including identifying evaluating and contacting prospective student-athletes and ensures timely submission of their academic records for admissions. Maintains a recruitment database.
Communicates consistently with the head coach administration and peers about program goals status and needs.
Assists head coach with team travel logistics including lodging transportation and meal arrangements in accordance with budgetary restrictions.
Teaches 2-3 physical education courses annually as required for student graduation criteria. Substitute teaches as needed when requested by Head Coach and Director of PE.
Ensures compliance with all Association Conference and University rules by athletes and supporting staff.
Serves as an event manager for home contests.
Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelors degree and collegiate playing experience are required. A masters degree is preferred.
Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level or as a high school head coach is desirable.
Experience coaching or playing in a defensive position is required and a strong understanding of defensive formations and strategies is desirable. Experience coaching goalies and/or face-off athletes is preferred.
Must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the playing field. Role model appropriate behavior and conduct to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
Strong understanding of various coaching techniques and a willingness to learn new methods of instruction.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment demonstrating communication and leadership skill.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include:
Cover letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at Safety and Welfare Responsibilities:
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with the Clery Act. This position is required to report Clery qualifying crimes to the Department of Public Safety and complete annual training about your reporting responsibilities under the law.
Physical Requirements:
Fingering: Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time.
Working Conditions: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Types of Work: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work.
Position Type:
Exempt Full Time Benefit EligibleMinimum Pay:
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seekingcandidates committed to high standards of scholarship performance professionalism and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative but not allinclusive of the knowledge skill and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
