Graduate Assistant, Women's Lacrosse

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the women’s lacrosse graduate assistant will assist the head coach in recruiting qualified student-athletes for the women’s lacrosse program, instruct and develop student-athletes in the sport of lacrosse, prepare for games, and assist in community involvement. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, the rules, strategies, and techniques relating to practice and competition.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, Instruction, and Team Administration (60%)
  • Assist the head coach in organizing and conducting practices during the traditional season (as defined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association). Non-traditional (or out-of-season) season practices may be required.
  • Serve as a representative of the department at the College during team travel for in- and out-of-season competition.
  • Assist in management of operational budget issues; participate in uniform and equipment purchase process; help plan and coordinate team travel under the supervision of the Director of Athletics; help develop and implement fundraising strategies.
  • Assist the head coach in completing in- and out-of-season scheduling for the program, working within NCAA guidelines regarding start of season, dates of competition, and end of season.
  • Represent the department of athletics at all on-campus admissions open houses and/or other predetermined events.
  • Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
• Recruiting (30%)
  • Assist the head coach in developing a recruiting strategy to achieve recruiting goals as pre-approved by the Director of Athletics.
  • Work with the office of admission to recruit qualified prospective student-athletes, both freshmen and transfers, including off-campus contacts and evaluations, as well as serving as College representative during on-campus prospect visits.
• Site Management (10%)
  • Represent the department of athletics at selected home athletic events.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

• Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of lacrosse.
• Strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically qualified student-athletes.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree and proven successful coaching experience, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred, preferably at the collegiate level or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Full acceptance into one of Hood’s graduate programs is required.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is preferred.
• Must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA.

Skills

• Technology Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail, and the Internet.
  • Ability to learn new applications quickly, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
• Language Skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers in person and by phone.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
  • Ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
  • Ability to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.
  • Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Benefits

• $3,000 annual stipend.
• Tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per year for the academic year.
• Campus housing.
• Meal plan.
• Paid Maryland sick leave.