Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Assist in developing, promoting, and supervising all facets of the lacrosse team; developing and executing strategies for the recruitment of student-athletes for a highly visible regionally and nationally competitive team; organizing and directing all aspects of the Lacrosse program, organizing practice sessions to enhance the team’s performance; supervising staff involved in the program and oversee budgets. Saginaw Valley State University is a DII member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to all applicable NCAA and conference compliance rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including, but not limited to student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations by student-athletes and sport-related staff.
• Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
• Promote academic excellence and graduation. Monitor academic progress, including study table and class attendance in coordination with athletic academic advisor.
• Assist in preparing, leading, and executing practice and game plans for both championship and non-championship seasons.
• Assist in developing and executing a strategy for building a regionally and nationally competitive team.
• Assist in Preparing, managing, and maximizing the program operating budgets with established fund-raising goals and sound financial practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of relevant sport coaching or participation experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.