Assistant Coach – Women’s Lacrosse

Under the supervision of the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, the primary responsibility of the Assistant Coach is to provide instruction, coaching expertise and leadership to the student athletes of the intercollegiate lacrosse program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in coaching student-athletes, which includes evaluating their performance in both practice and competition, teaching fundamental techniques and providing leadership and instruction, as directed by the Head Coach.
• Teach sportsmanship and set an example of good moral and physical behavior for the student-athletes in your charge.
• Take an active role in implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student athletes to attend Colorado Mesa University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and university policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, and departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate and implement with the head coach and compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation all aspects of video game exchange, editing, film sessions, download & upload of games in compliance with the NCAA and RMAC guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience playing or coaching lacrosse at the collegiate level.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, the ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.