Assistant Lacrosse Coach

The University of Pittsburgh athletics department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of an Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach. The assistant position will be responsible for all assistance in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the ACC. Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program.

Essential Functions:

• Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes’ performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Overlooks the offensive unit – specifically the creating and implementing of a competitive offensive system.
• Recruiting and Brand Promotion – recruits student-athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out scouting assignments. Actively finds ways to promote the program and build the Pitt Lacrosse brand with in the Pittsburgh community and Nationally.
• Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules.
• Physical conditioning – consults with trainers and team physicians in monitoring the well-being of student-athletes.
• Compliance – Serve as the primary compliance contact with the Compliance Office and assist the Head Coach with all related compliance duties, including education and monitoring as needed for the Pitt Lacrosse program.

Physical Effort:

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at practices and games. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.