Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach

About the role

The Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach assists the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach in all aspects of administering and operating a highly competitive NCAA Division III men's lacrosse program. This position plays a significant role in student-athlete recruitment, retention, development, welfare, and safety while supporting the University's mission and strategic priorities related to student success and engagement. The Assistant Coach provides daily instruction and mentorship to lacrosse student-athletes and contributes to all facets of the program, including recruiting, practice and competition preparation, player development, academic support, video analysis, team operations, and administrative responsibilities. As part of a collision sport program, the position is critical to maintaining appropriate supervision, risk management practices, and student-athlete safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of practices, training sessions, and competitive strategies.
• Provide individual, positional, and small-group instruction to support athletic development and performance.
• Foster a positive, structured, and supportive team culture that promotes student-athlete success and retention.
• Support the academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for student-athletes regarding personal, academic, and athletic goals.
• Monitor and reinforce expectations related to sportsmanship, conduct, and team standards.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with the University's academic and athletic standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and recruiting networks.
• Support campus visits and other recruiting initiatives.
• Contribute to student-athlete retention efforts through regular engagement, mentorship, and program support.
• Assist with practice planning, game preparation, scouting reports, and competitive strategy.
• Conduct film breakdown and analysis of practices, opponents, and competitions.
• Assist in developing scouting plans and player evaluations.
• Support game-day operations, travel, and competition logistics.
• Maintain a safe training and competition environment through appropriate supervision and instruction.
• Support injury prevention efforts and reinforce best practices related to player safety and wellness.
• Ensure adherence to team, department, conference, NCAA, and institutional safety protocols.
• Provide appropriate oversight during practices, competitions, travel, and team activities.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the men's lacrosse program.
• Support scheduling, equipment management, travel coordination, and other operational functions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the athletics department and NCAA regulations.
• Assist with alumni engagement and program outreach initiatives.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development activities, and other assigned responsibilities.