Lacrosse Assistant Coach – Recruit, Mentor & Lead

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse (11-month, limited service) to support the Head Coach in administering and teaching the Men’s Lacrosse program. The role includes extensive administrative duties, recruiting, teaching, and advising student athletes.

Lead in practice and competition preparation, assist with budgeting and travel logistics, and ensure compliance with NCAA/Ivy League policies while building relationships with staff, alumni, and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience coaching Men’s Lacrosse, at the collegiate level preferred.
• The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures. Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition.
• Assist with program budgeting, with a primary focus on travel logistics and planning.
• Oversee and manage the team fueling station to support performance, recovery and daily habits.
• Contribute to the organization and execution of day-to-day program operations.
• Effectively work with staff members in compliance, student development, external operations, facility/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development.
• Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Coaching

Motivation

NCAA/Ivy League policy knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse (11-month, limited service) to support the Head Coach in administering and teaching the Men’s Lacrosse program. The role includes extensive administrative duties, recruiting, teaching, and advising student athletes.

Lead in practice and competition preparation, assist with budgeting and travel logistics, and ensure compliance with NCAA/Ivy League policies while building relationships with staff, alumni, and