Assistant Coach for Women's Lacrosse

University of Scranton, Department of Communication & Media; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Scranton is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women's Lacrosse to support the head coach in daily operations of a varsity intercollegiate program. Responsibilities include leading training, coordinating practices, and implementing strategies from coaching staff, while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with intercollegiate playing experience; coaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and intercollegiate playing experience required.
• Coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Perform specific coaching and instructional responsibilities during athletic events.
• Attend coach’s preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Assigned responsibilities within the daily operations and overall administration of the varsity sport program.
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and intercollegiate playing experience required

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Coach for Women's Lacrosse Non-Discrimination Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

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Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

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https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department Athletics Job Purpose

Responsible for assisting the head coach in the daily operations and overall administration of a varsity intercollegiate sport program and instruction of student- athletes, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of The University of Scranton, Landmark Conference and the NCAA.

Essential Duties

• Lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained
• Perform specific coaching and instructional responsibilities during athletic events
• Attend coach’s preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings
• Assigned responsibilities within the daily operations and overall administration of the varsity sport program
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University, Landmark Conference and NCAA regulations
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel

Additional Skills Required

• Must possess current state driver’s license
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and intercollegiate playing experience required

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Coaching experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience University Classification Professional FLSA Classification Exempt Schedule/Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 10

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Number S1058P Open Date 09/24/2026 Close Date 10/09/2026 Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter