Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

Title: Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

Employee Classification: AC

Pay Grade: AC 11

Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: IA Womens Lacrosse

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment, counseling, conditioning, training and coaching of a varsity team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

• Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.

• Assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes to the University.

• Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating techniques of the game.

• Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.

• Report to one broad area of specific responsibility, as assigned.

• Make position assignments and determine areas needing improvements.

• Assist with development of contest strategy.

• Serve as Head Coach in his/her absence.

• Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.

• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of sport rules, conference rules, appropriate training techniques, and winning play/contest strategies, for assigned sport.

Three years' previous college coaching experience within the sport is desirable.

Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable.

Collegiate Lacrosse Playing Experience

Previous coaching experience, large group or individual instruction

Experience using film breakdown software and database management tools/applications.

Appointment Percentage:

100%