Assistant Coach, Boys Lacrosse

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Position Summary:The Assistant Coach Lacrosse supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the lacrosse program including athlete development team operations practice planning game preparation administrative responsibilities and fostering a positive competitive and growth-oriented environment. This role helps ensure the lacrosse program aligns with organizational standards student-athlete well-being academic success and competitive excellence both on and off the field.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Assistwith planning organizing and conducting high-quality lacrosse practices skill development sessions team training and individual development plans
• Support the development of student-athletes technical lacrosse skills tactical understanding physical conditioning and mental performance
• Teach and reinforce offensive and defensive systems transition play game strategies lacrosse fundamentals and situational decision-making
• Assistwith game preparation scouting reports film review opponent analysis and post-game evaluations
• Maintain open two-way communication with student-athletes and parents/guardiansregardingprogress goals development plans and the students overall growth in athletics academics and campus life
• Guide student-athletes through tournament and competition preparation including scheduling travel coordination pre-game readiness post-game review and performance benchmarks
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic progress accountability discipline and overall well-being
• Develop andmaintaina comprehensive understanding of lacrosse instructional equipment performance technology analytics tools and coaching methodologies used within the Academys lacrosse programs
• Serve as a mentor and educator fostering leadership teamwork accountability sportsmanship and life skills in each student-athlete
• Continuously evaluate the athletic academic and emotional development of student-athletes and collaborate with leadership to ensureappropriate internaland external resources are engaged
• Assistin the college placement and recruitment process for student-athletes as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to regularly review and enhance program structure curriculum training deliveryobjectives and resources providing recommendations to improve quality and support program growth
• Support recruiting and retention initiatives for current and prospective student-athletes
• Travel with teams to practices tournamentsshowcases and competitions as needed
• Assistin lacrosse camps clinics and event delivery throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with all organizational conference league and governing body rules policies and procedures
• Adhere to all company policies procedures and codes of conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High standard ofproficiencyin lacrosse coaching techniques skill instruction and player development
• Experience playing coaching or managing lacrosse at the collegiate club academy national or professional level
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals offensive and defensive systems game strategy player development principles and position-specific instruction
• Bachelors degree in physical education sports management business administration or a related sports or business field or equivalent experience
• Strong commitment to student-athlete development and success both on and off the field
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes parents and staff
• Strong organizational communication and leadership skills

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid drivers license with the ability to drive for tournaments games and team travel
• Experience working lacrosse camps and clinics
• Experience with video analysis performance technology and lacrosse analytics platforms
• Collegiate recruiting or player placement experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift movepushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym turf fields etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights weekends and holidays isrequired

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Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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