Assistant Coach-Women's Lacrosse

Assistant Coaches work with one sports program and are responsible for contributing to the successful execution of objectives as defined by the Head Coach. They participate in the planning, design, implementation, management, and completion of an effective team strategy. They analyze, coach, instruct, recruit, retain, and advise current and prospective student athletes. Work is self-guided, but performed under the supervision of the Head Coach. The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for an Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse. UVA Wise is a four year liberal arts college located in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. The College is a NCAA Division II school and competes in the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). Reporting directly to the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
 

• Explain and enforce rules and regulations to protect student athletes, and ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Study opposing teams to identify weaknesses and avenues for success. Collaborate on conceptualizing and developing practice and game day plans. Monitor the conditioning and training of student athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach. Initiate and maintain a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes. Assist with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and often serving as a liaison with particular operational units, such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
   

A bachelor's degree is required, along with prior successful college coaching experience.

To apply, please visit www.jobsvirginia.edu and complete the online application process, attaching a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty. UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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