What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach position at Hendrix College?
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting the head coach for all facets of the lacrosse program including, but not limited to, the areas listed below. The primary emphasis for this position is the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, and assistant in the administration of a competitive NCAA Division III lacrosse program.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisted the head coach in all aspects of daily operations of the program including, but not limited to:
- Practice preparation
- Facility scheduling
- Game preparation
- Video Coordinator – scouting reports (if applicable)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach (if applicable - design the team weightlifting workouts, supervise all weight training sessions including proper technique and safety protocols, develop speed and agility workouts to be used in conjunction with weight training sessions
- On the field coaching for both practices and games
- On and off campus recruiting
- Pregame setup for home games
- Assist with organizing team travel – hotel, bus transportation and arrangements for meals
- Assist with compliance of all NCAA, SAA, and Hendrix College rules and regulations and responsibilities
- Manage social media accounts (if applicable)
- Game administrator for assigned home games
- Monitor study hall
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Preference will be given to the candidate who has playing and coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in lacrosse, who can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality student-athletes who fit the academic profile of the current student body.
The candidate must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and must be able to work effectively with faculty and staff, as well as other members of the College community.
The successful applicant will be able to successfully articulate the values of a liberal arts education along with the role intercollegiate athletics plays in the development of student –athletes.
SKILLS:
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; analytical, a problem solver, willing to learn and be adaptable; self-starter and can work independently or as a member of a team; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Bridgette Gray, Assistant Manager, Human Resources & Deputy Title IX Coordinator 1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032 501-450-1415 gray@hendrix.edu;
Julie Brown, Director of Academic Success and Section 504 Coordinator, brownj@hendrix.edu (not for applications), 501-505-2954.
