Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Overview: Lourdes University, rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions, provides a values-centered education that enriches lives and advances academic excellence through the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies. In support of this mission, Lourdes University nurtures a diverse community that supports students in fulfilling their potential, commits to the engagement of faith and reason, inspired by our Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions, and provides a holistic, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts.

Lourdes University invites applicants for the position of Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Assists in the ongoing teaching and instruction of student-athletes in the performance of their sport. This includes games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
• Supports the mission and vision of the University and respects the University’s Franciscan values and tradition.
• Knowledgeable and competent with NAIA, WHAC and any other governing body association for rules and regulations as it relates to the sport.
• Uses discretion and independent judgment to establish standards to identify and evaluate potential student-athletes whose athletic and academic abilities and character are compatible with Lourdes educational purpose.
• Provides significant input to the head coach in determining which schools/showcases/recruiting events to visit, which student-athletes to recruit and scholarship dollars to offer.
• Assists in developing recruiting strategy
• Assists in the academic development of the student-athlete by monitoring of academic courses, facilities tutors and oversees academic study sessions.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• Assists in ensuring the academic success of the student-athlete by reviewing bi-weekly progress reports submitted by faculty members and meets with at risk or other identified student athletes to review academic progress.
• Performs other duties assigned by the head coach and the Athletic Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited institution
• College coaching and/or playing experience and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate student athletes to be successful academically and athletically.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills including verbal and written.
• Integrity to ensure that all phases of the sports program are managed according to policy and procedures

Lourdes University is developing a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. People of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, other minorities, and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.

Posted 18 days ago