Part-Time Lacrosse Assistant Coach Defense Focus

Delaware Valley University; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University invites applications for a seasonal, part-time lacrosse assistant coach in Doylestown, PA. The role supports the head coach in all program operations, including practice planning, game prep, recruitment, student-athlete development, academic monitoring, and travel logistics.

The ideal candidate will have defensive/goals experience and a strong commitment to Division III athletics, mentoring student-athletes, and upholding NCAA rules and university values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to recruit, inspire, mentor, coach and teach
• Demonstrated commitment to philosophy of Division III athletics program
• Evidence of commitment to academic and personal development of student-athletes
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with recruitment of qualified students
• Strong managerial, administrative, organizational, and computer skills
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collegiality with colleagues within and beyond athletics
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations and related compliance issues.Must pass annual NCAA rules test
• Demonstration of leadership, sportsmanship and conduct becoming the coaching profession

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective coaching through content knowledge, practice construction and execution
• Recruit prospective student athletes in accordance with the NCAA, MAC, and Delaware Valley University rules
• Instruct student athletes in physical health (strength & conditioning), individual/team concepts and safety. Provide general advising, mentoring, and support to student athletes
• Ensure and communicate expectations for student-athletes’ academic, conduct and other performance and engagement issues, collaborating appropriately with university personnel
• Help coordinate team travel, itineraries, housing and meals in a timely fashion in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding medical clearances, injury prevention, rehabilitation and playing status of student-athletes
• Promote and manage the development and coordination of university and community engagement and service activities that promote positive interaction between student-athletes and non-student athletes and community members
• Assess academic performance of student athletes to ensure ongoing eligibility
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Recruiting

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Computer skills

Education

CPR-First Aid/AED Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Delaware Valley University invites applications for a seasonal, part-time lacrosse assistant coach in Doylestown, PA. The role supports the head coach in all program operations, including practice planning, game prep, recruitment, student-athlete development, academic monitoring, and travel logistics.

The ideal candidate will have defensive/goals experience and a strong commitment to Division III athletics, mentoring student-athletes, and upholding NCAA rules and university values.