Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse | Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire, Under the direction of the head coach plan, coach, recruit, administer, and promote the women’s lacrosse program within NCAA, Ivy League and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the lacrosse program by providing important recommendations and suggestions to the head coach as well as offering initiative and independent judgment through coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the lacrosse program to constituents. Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 6 years relevant lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher. Strong knowledge of lacrosse skills and strategies. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community. Strong organizational skills. Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards. Significant recruiting experience. Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license to accommodate recruiting and responsibilities. Key Accountabilities Coaching/Mentoring Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the lacrosse team. Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff. Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents. During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups. Teaches lacrosse skills and strategies to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice. Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues. Recruiting Serves as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator and facilitates the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities. The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: a) identifying qualified students and talented athletes b) communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail c) traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches d) organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects e) maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the  NCAA f) staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects. Administration Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with  NCAA  and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the  NCAA  and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations. Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the lacrosse program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc. Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses. Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in contributing to the development of a competitive schedule. Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans. Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding the lacrosse program. Works with others in department to maintain and oversee playing and practice facilities. Promotes Dartmouth and the lacrosse program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement. Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc. Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the lacrosse program in an exemplary fashion.