Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

This position is responsible for assisting the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach in the administration and teaching of the men’s lacrosse program. This includes, but is not limited to recruiting, teaching, and advising of student athletes. Receives direct administrative supervision and guidance from the Head Coach Men’s Lacrosse.

Responsibilities:

• Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student athletes at practice and competition, including preparation for said practice and competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans. Provide instruction and advice before, during and after competition in both group and individual settings.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone, and in-person contact. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic ability, and athletic skill. Evaluate recruits at competition. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations, and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League, University, and divisional rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as role-model and adviser for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student athletes to necessary resources within and outside of Penn Athletics as needed. Provide support system to all student-athletes on the team.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience coaching lacrosse, preferably at the collegiate level required or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• The ability to motivate recruits, student-athletes, and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA/Ivy League policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
• Valid driver’s license required.