Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Comprehensive health care benefits

Free commuter programs

Job summary

Stanford University’s DAPER seeks an Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse to support the Head Coach with program development and daily operations. The role focuses on training sessions, player development, strategy, mentorship, and recruiting within NCAA and university policies.

The ideal candidate will bring deep lacrosse knowledge, teaching expertise, and strong organizational skills, with a commitment to upholding Stanford Athletics standards. This is an onsite fixed‑term, full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and prior coaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with student‑athletes, peers, and the public.
• Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of Stanford University, ACC, and NCAA.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Coach in planning and organizing team training, game strategy, player development, and mentorship.
• Assist with recruiting student‑athletes to compete at Stanford, including recruiting logistics and campus tours.
• Regular use of ScoreBreak and JustPlay Sports Solutions for film analysis and video clipping to aid development.
• In‑season scouting of opponents and preparation of scouting reports for the head coach.
• Assist in operations such as travel logistics, equipment distribution, and events; support lacrosse camps.
• Understand and apply NCAA regulations to all aspects of the program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or designee.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ScoreBreak

JustPlay Sports Solutions

Job description

Job Description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student‑athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar‑athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar‑Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.

Job Description

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER") is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 139 NCAA championship titles and a legacy of sustained excellence, including multiple Women’s Capital One Cup victories, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student‑athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar‑athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar‑Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are seeking an Assistant Coach for Stanford Women’s Lacrosse to support the Head Coach with all aspects of program development and daily operations. This position focuses on enhancing team performance through structured training sessions, positional development, strategy, mentorship, and recruiting in alignment with NCAA and University policies. The ideal candidate will bring deep lacrosse knowledge and teaching expertise, a passion for player development and tactical strategy, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to upholding the high standards of Stanford Athletics. This role is an onsite fixed‑term position.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and organizing team training, game strategy, player development, and player mentorship
• Assist with recruiting student‑athletes to compete at Stanford. Follow NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts. This includes daily recruiting database management, regular phone calls with club and high school coaches, recruiting campus tours and visit logistics, traveling for recruiting events during the months of November, June, & July, and working camps that will aid in our recruiting efforts.
• Regular use of ScoreBreak and JustPlay Sports Solutions for:
• Film analysis and video clipping to aid in player development
• In‑season scouting of opponents and video breakdown. Preparation of scouting report to head coach and team.
• Assist with operations such as video replay, logistics during team travel, equipment and apparel distribution, team events, alumni engagement, and other duties assigned.
• Assist in the planning and execution of Stanford Lacrosse Camps.
• Understand and apply NCAA regulations to all aspects of the program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or her designee.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree and prior coaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with student‑athletes, peers, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of the Stanford University, ACC, and NCAA.

DAPER’s Integrity

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Why Stanford Is For You

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time‑off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world‑class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good‑faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

About Us

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a help ticket.

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