Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA invites applications for the Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse. The role provides teaching, coaching and technical expertise to help student-athletes compete at their highest level, with responsibility for safety and recruiting under the Head Coach.

The position reports to Intercollegiate Athletics, operates on-site, and requires a Masters level or equivalent coaching experience, with flexibility for travel and season schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA Women's Lacrosse rules and landscape.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.
• Flexible schedule due to travel, recruiting and game/practice times.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach lacrosse techniques and game preparation.
• Assist in strategic decisions during contests and practice.
• Prepare pre-season, in-season and post-season sessions.
• Assist Head Coach with evaluating student-athletes and recruiting.

Skills

Coaching

NCAA Rules Knowledge

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Coaching tools

Job description

Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Fairfax, VA

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 NCAA Division 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 NCAA Final 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 not be 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.

Posting Open Date: April 30, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 22, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes