Womens Lacrosse Assistant Coach - Growth & Leadership

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Season pass discounts

Partner Inclusion Program

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Job summary

Middlebury College in Vermont is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible lacrosse assistant coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the program, mentor student-athletes, and help grow them academically and athletically.

The role includes coaching lacrosse tech/tactics, recruiting within NCAA rules, planning daily practices, scouting opponents, assisting with travel, equipment, budgeting, and advancing student-athlete development including mental health and DEI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience playing and coaching at the collegiate level preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excels in organizational skills, computer skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independently.
• Must maintain appropriate certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid and must complete the annual NCAA Division III Rules Test.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and if requested a college vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Coach the technical and tactical aspects of women's lacrosse in practices and competitions.
• Recruit prospective student-athletes within the rules and regulations of Middlebury, NESCAC and the NCAA.
• Assist the head coach in preparing for daily practice including but not limited to developing daily practice plans.
• Assist the head coach in preparing for competition including but not limited to scouting of opponents and developing scouting reports.
• Assist the head coach with the administration of the program including but not limited to travel plans, equipment purchasing, and budgeting.
• Mentor and provide support for student-athletes in support of their development in the sport as well as in their academics and personal development.
• Assist the head coach in developing and delivering programming relative to student-athlete development including but not limited to mental health, DEI, leadership, sexual violence prevention, and hazing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach or Director of Athletics in support of the program or department. This may include event management, strength and conditioning or teaching required classes in Physical Education.

Skills

Collegiate coaching

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Computer skills

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Driver's license

NCAA Rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Middlebury College in Vermont is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible lacrosse assistant coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the program, mentor student-athletes, and help grow them academically and athletically.

The role includes coaching lacrosse tech/tactics, recruiting within NCAA rules, planning daily practices, scouting opponents, assisting with travel, equipment, budgeting, and advancing student-athlete development including mental health and DEI.