Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Assistant Coach for Women's Lacrosse at George Mason University in Chantilly, VA. This full-time position requires providing teaching and coaching expertise, maintaining a safe environment for student-athletes, and assisting the Head Coach with various responsibilities.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent experience and have previous coaching experience. This role requires knowledge of NCAA rules and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in experience.
• Previous coaching experience at high school/club level.
• Knowledge of NCAA Women’s Lacrosse rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and coaching to enhance student‑athlete performance.
• Assist in game preparation and practice sessions.
• Ensure a safe environment for student‑athletes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of NCAA rules

Education

Master’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

About the Department

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student‑athletes in 22 NCAADivision I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAAFinal Four appearance with Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student‑focused, education‑centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student‑athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student‑Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position

The primary role of this position provides teaching, coaching and technical expertise needed to allow the student‑athlete to compete at their highest competitive potential. Additionally, it is also a primary responsibility of the Assistant Coach to be cognitive to all coaching and/or teaching duties associated with the program. This includes but is not limited to the oversight and management of the safety and well‑being of those student athletes assigned to their coaching care. In the absence of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is expected to act on behalf of the Head Coach on any and all related program issues. The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of a highly competitive Division I program.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Coaching

• Utilizes sound teaching techniques in the conduct of game preparation and practice sessions;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in contest situations;
• Effectively prepares and organizes pre‑season, in‑season, and post‑season practice and skill sessions;
• Assists the Head Coach in the evaluation of the student‑athletes and prospective student athletes; and
• Is aware and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student‑athlete.

Department, University, Conference and NCAA Compliance

• Abides by and promotes the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Abides by and promotes the policies, guidelines, rules, regulations and criteria established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach for the student‑athlete;
• Knows, understands and assures that the student‑athletes abide by all the University, Atlantic 10, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Rules and Regulations;
• Knows, understands and abides by all University, A10 and NCAA Rules and Regulations;
• Is aware and abides by the rules of confidentiality (Buckley Amendment);
• Understands and abides by proper procedures of due process in dealing with the student‑athlete and staff;
• Follows the administrative procedures established by the University and written up in the Department Staff Handbook; and
• Assists Head Coach in developing and implementing the overall recruiting strategy to effectively recruit the best student‑athlete within the admissions, financial and regulatory constraints established by the University, A10, and NCAA.

Acts as Team Liaison to:

• Equipment office staff to order, monitor and control all team equipment;
• Business Office and Coaches – Supports Assistant on program operations, logistics, planning and team travel (meals, hotel, etc.); and
• Academic Services (study hall and tutoring).

Fundraising

• Participates and assists Head Coach in fundraising efforts and special events.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or Sport Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree;
• Previous coaching experience at the high school or club level;
• Knowledge of NCAA Women’s Lacrosse rules / landscape;
• Skill of coaching both big picture and small sided skill related to lacrosse;
• Ability to have a flexible schedule due to travel, recruiting, etc.;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Ability to work well under pressure/stress; and
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred applicant has previous collegiate coaching experience; and
• Knowledge, skill, abilities and other attributes that they have gained from previous collegiate coaching experiences.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.