Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Position Overview

Primary Responsibilities

Qualifications And Skills

Application Materials

About Merrimack College

Statement on Our Mission

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• Position Description

  The assistant women’s lacrosse coach is responsible for assisting the head women’s lacrosse coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse program.

Assist in the supervision and direction of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.

Participate in the evaluation and recruitment of high-quality student-athletes, including recruiting travel and the planning of on-campus visits.

Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically and athletically.

Aid in on-field coaching; help plan and run training sessions and practices.

Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes.

Coordinate team travel planning, meals and logistics.

Attend individual student-athlete meetings with the head coach.

Help monitor academic progress and ensure the academic success of team members.

Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.

Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as trust and mutual respect.

Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, conference, and institutional policies.

Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity and inclusion training, guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.

Represent Merrimack Athletics with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the head coach.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

1-2 years of previous coaching experience.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.

Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.

Knowledge of video editing and production.

Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student-athletes.

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines.

Collegiate women’s lacrosse playing experience is preferred.

Resume or CV

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

Merrimack College is a Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community.

We seek candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission.

All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success.

The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work.

The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.