Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, PA seeks an Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse to support the Head Coach in all aspects of a PSAC-NCAA Division II program. This full-time, twelve-month role emphasizes recruiting, coaching, and program development on campus.

The incumbent will assist with scouting, film exchange, game planning, and camps, while promoting the University’s mission and coordinating travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of PSAC and NCAA regulations. Pass NCAA recruiting/education modules annually.
• Experience: Collegiate coaching or playing experience with ability to recruit.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational and time management.

Responsibilities

• Recruits quality student-athletes and supports development year-round under Head Coach guidance.
• Trains and develops all lacrosse student-athletes throughout the year.
• Assists with PSAC/NCAA regulations compliance, scouting, film exchange, and game planning.
• Contributes to camps/clinics development and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching Lacrosse

Recruiting

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse is a full-time, twelve-month position and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse program. The program competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Association ( PSAC ) at the NCAA Division II level. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Essential Functions

• Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.
• Trains, strengthens, and develops all student-athletes on a year-round schedule, under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Learns, understands, and complies with all PSAC , NCAA , and Gannon University regulations.
• Promotes and represents the University whenever possible.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program for the team.
• Assists with the overall recruiting process, including on and off-campus recruiting activities and events.
• Assists with scouting, film upload and exchange, game planning, and game day strategies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of camps and clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.

Required Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of PSAC and NCAA regulations. Must be able to pass the NCAA recruiting/education modules annually.

Experience: Collegiate coaching or playing experience, with an ability to recruit.

Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; and the ability to effectively teach and coach lacrosse skills and strategy.

Certifications and Licenses: A valid driver’s license that is in good standing is required.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with an intercollegiate athletic team.

Work is performed in a busy office, outdoor field instruction, and University setting. Travel is required.

Exempt Status

Exempt Status Exempt

Position Classification

Position Classification Professional

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Length 12M

Hours per Week varies

Work Schedule

Work Schedule varies

Shift

Shift Other

Erie, Pennsylvania Campus

109 University Square

Erie, Pennsylvania 16541

1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

Ruskin, Florida Campus

105 Commercial Center Dr.

Ruskin, Florida 33573

1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000