Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse (11-month, limited service)

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. It consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition.
• Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercise, and any sport specific needs.
• Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
• Provide instruction and advice before, during, and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Aid in 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 the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facility/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development.
• Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, university, and divisional rules and policies.
• Aid in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Achieve an active role in all aspects of recruiting and retention, including evaluation, relationship building, and communication.
• Aid in the planning and execution of official and unofficial visits.
• Maintain and manage recruiting database with a high level of organization and detail.
• Serve as a role model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
• Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics, as needed.
• Provide support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Aid the head coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners, and the broader community.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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.