Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Part-Time)

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI seeks a dedicated Head Coach for Women's Lacrosse to lead all aspects of the program, including recruiting, scouting, coaching, and teaching game strategy. You will work under the Head Coach to develop student-athletes and uphold NCAA and conference standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to diversity. Experience in collegiate lacrosse and knowledge of NCAA rules are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work in a demanding, collegiate athletics setting.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and conference policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach, coach, and mentor student-athletes under Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse direction.
• Assist in scouting, recruiting, and retention processes.
• Coaching responsibilities in practices and meets as directed.
• Support fundraising and Alumni relations efforts.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, NEWMAC, and Salve Regina University policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Film breakdown

Video exchange

Job description

About Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University competes as a Division III member of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the New EnglandWomen's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). The Universitysponsors 20 intercollegiate sports for men and women in addition toclub and intramural teams, and a variety of recreationalopportunities. Seahawk Student-Athletes distinguish themselves inthe classroom as well as on the field. 50% of our student-athleteshave consistently attained a GPA of 3.4 or higher over the last 6semesters.

Job Description:

To assist the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, in all aspects of thewomen's lacrosse program to include recruiting, scouting, coaching,and teaching of skills and game strategies of the sport, asdirected.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To assist the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, in all aspects of thewomen's lacrosse program to include recruiting, scouting, coaching,and teaching of skills and game strategies of the sport, asdirected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary duty is teaching, coaching, and mentoringstudent-athletes under Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse direction.
• Assist the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse in the scouting,recruiting and retention processes as directed.
• Coaching responsibilities in practice and meet situations asdetermined by the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse.
• Assist the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse with fundraising andAlumni relation responsibilities.
• Administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Women'sLacrosse.
• Must adhere to all NCAA/NEWMAC/Salve Regina University rulesand regulations.
• In particular, all coaches and athletics personnel are chargedwith being knowledgeable and assuring and monitoring compliance byall student- athletes, staff and assistant coaches with applicablegoverning constitutions, by-laws, rules, policies, interpretationsand regulations of the NCAA, the University and appropriateathletics conference. Staff members shall immediately advise theCompliance Office if there is reason to believe that violationshave occurred or will occur and shall cooperate fully in anyinvestigation of possible NCAA or Conference violations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Women'sLacrosse, or the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics.
• Attend all departmental meetings as required, and allAdmissions Open Houses when necessary.
• May assume a broader instructional assignment. Assignments mayinclude a larger instructional workload and/or travel betweenmultiple locations.
• May provide instruction in specialized program areas or todesignated student populations requiring advanced subject matterexpertise, specialized instructional methodologies, orprogram-specific knowledge.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Current CPR, AED, and First-Aid Certifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and couldencounter extreme weather conditions.

Requirements:

Required :

• Bachelor's degree required.
• The successful candidate will possess highly developedcommunication and organizational skills, efficiency in computerusage and a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to allaspects of the intercollegiate program.
• Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive ofindividuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting aculture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actionsas a reflection of Salve's mission and the Critical Concerns of theSisters of Mercy.
• Ability to work effectively in the environment of anacademically demanding institution and abide by all NCAA DivisionIII, New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, and SalveRegina University policies.
• Knowledge and experience with, or ability to learn thetechnology applications (ie. Film breakdown, exchange) applicableto the position.

Preferred :

• A minimum of one to three years of collegiate Women's Lacrossecoaching experience is preferred.
• A strong foundation of the rules of women's lacrosse as aplayer or coach and a full appreciation and understanding of NCAArules and regulations is preferred.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.