Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Lycoming College; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Lycoming College seeks a part-time Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach to collaboratively manage practices and events for the team. Responsibilities include instructing athletes, recruiting students, and ensuring academic success. This role offers a unique engagement in collegiate sports and includes perks such as discounts and access to campus facilities.

Benefits

15% discount at the campus bookstore

Reduced rates for meal packages

Use of campus recreation center

Access to campus Library

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 3+ years coaching experience.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with student recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in lacrosse principles and skills.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet admission requirements and can contribute to the team.
• Monitor academic success of student-athletes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years coaching experience

Job description

Lycoming College is hiring a part-time Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach!

This position works collaboratively in the organization and execution of athletic practices and competitive events for the Lycoming College Women's Lacrosse team. This person will also assist with some recruitment responsibilities for new student athletes.

This is a part-time position that begins in July and works an average of 1,450 hours annually for a total of $16,312.50. There is also potential for low-rent housing to be made available for the individual selected for this role.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to lacrosse
• Prepare individual athletes for practices, set season goals and motivate students using techniques that are consistent with Lycoming College’s athletic program philosophy.
• Model integrity, respect and good sportsman ship at all times.
• Recruit student-athletes who meet the College’s admission requirements, who possess the potential to contribute to the team and add positively to the student body.
• Monitor the academic success of student-athletes.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent of 3+ years coaching experience.
• College level coaching and playing experience preferred.
• Effective in strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with student recruiting preferred.
• Travel is required for the position as is a good standing driving record with a valid US driver’s license.
• Weekend and evening work required.

What We Offer!

Employee Perks:

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
• Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?

Apply directly online by submitting your resume and cover letter along with the names and contact information for three professional references.

Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled. A pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle record check, and ACT 153 clearances will occur.