Part-Time Lacrosse Assistant Coach (Defense Focus)

Delval; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) in Doylestown, PA, seeks a Seasonal Part-Time Lacrosse Coach to assist the head coach in all program operations for a 9-month term. You will help with practice/game prep, recruiting, player development and academic monitoring, while coordinating travel, budgeting and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has defensive or faceoffs experience and a commitment to Division III athletics. CPR/First Aid and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Prior successful experience coaching
• Experience coaching Defense, or Faceoffs preferred
• CPR-First Aid/AED Certification
• Valid driver’s license required

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

Recruitment

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

NCAA compliance

Leadership

Education

CPR-First Aid/AED Certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Delaware Valley University (DelVal) in Doylestown, PA, seeks a Seasonal Part-Time Lacrosse Coach to assist the head coach in all program operations for a 9-month term. You will help with practice/game prep, recruiting, player development and academic monitoring, while coordinating travel, budgeting and staff supervision.

The ideal candidate has defensive or faceoffs experience and a commitment to Division III athletics. CPR/First Aid and a valid driver’s license are required.