Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach and assists in recruiting, fundraising, coaching, video analysis and scouting, preseason conditioning, budget formulation, analysis, and management of the Women’s Lacrosse team.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coaching: Assist the head coach in coaching and training the Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse team; develop and conduct all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Psychological Preparation: Assist with the psychological preparation of team in both pre-game and post-game, develop motivational approach to practice and games.
• Knowledge Development: Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of lacrosse in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives.
• Second Assistant: Work with student athletes individually developing specific skills that will help them be successful on the field.
• Administrative Work: With appropriate NUDAR staff in preparing for all home matches; supervise team manager during home and away events. Cooperate with Athletic Communications and Marketing departments in publicizing and marketing the Northwestern Lacrosse program; work with the N Club to promote the program.
• Spearhead Fundraising: Spearhead fundraising efforts with the lacrosse booster club.
• Statistical Records: Develop and maintain all statistical performance records for individual student-athletes and the team. Supervise and inventory all lacrosse equipment; distribute meal money to student-athletes and maintain ledger on budget expenditures for away trips and matches.
• Affordability: Assist with coordination and assignment of officials as needed. Assist with booking travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, and bus rentals.
• Recruiting: Assist in recruiting for the lacrosse program; identify and contact qualified prospective student-athletes; schedule on-campus visits, establish itineraries and communicate regularly with coaches of the prospective student-athletes. Establish and maintain all files on prospective student-athletes.
• Video Analysis: Coordinate video analysis for scouting and team self-analysis and individual player development.
• Departmental Policies: Responsible for adhering to all Department and University policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Big Ten Conference, CSC and the NCAA.
• Continuing Education: Responsible for adhering to all Department and University continuing education initiatives and required certifications and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and effectively interact and establish engaging relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
• Significant detail orientation, communication, and coordination skills to facilitate the execution of tasks across team and all department units.
• Strong proficiency in video, scouting, and recruiting technologies.
• Willingness and ability to stay up to date with new technologies, such as AI and data analytics.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support the development of student athletes, both in their academic and athletic performance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid medical/sick and parental leave.
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care.
• Moderate retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.

Professional Growth & Development

• Tools and resources for professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.