Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Contractual)
About the Role
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and supports the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. The Assistant Coach for Women's Lacrosse, under the direction of the head coach, teaches and provides instruction in the sport of women's lacrosse and assists in the planning, promotion, and administration of a quality Division I women's lacrosse program.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in all aspects of practice, game coaching, and team conditioning
- Assisting with the recruiting process of prospective student-athletes, including the identification and evaluation of prospects and applicable prospect follow-up
- Assisting in the academic coordination for female lacrosse student-athletes
- Ensuring personal and program adherence to all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules/requirements
- Providing coordination for team related community service activities
- Assisting in the promotion of the women's lacrosse and overall athletics program
- Assisting in the organization and implementation of pre- and post-season conditioning and weight training programs for female lacrosse student-athletes
- Performing other duties as assigned
Work Schedule
The work hours for this position include nights and weekends, as necessary. Travel is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of lacrosse coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, camp/clinic, or professional level
- Knowledge of strategies and skills in the sport of women's lacrosse, as well as University, conference, and NCAA rules/regulations/requirements
Pay & Benefits
- $54,000 annually
- Contract offers holidays and sick days
- Contractual employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage
- Position is contingent on funds being available at time of hire
- TU offers a variety of great perks and discounts