Seasonal Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse | Harvard University

Boston, Massachusetts, Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using intercollegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development. This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women’s lacrosse intercollegiate program. This position typically requires experience coaching at the collegiate level or comparable experience. Comparable experience may include coaching/teaching at the professional level. This position will work 17 hours per week during the non-championship and championship segments of the women’s lacrosse varsity sport season. This includes September-November and February-June. Essential Functions 1. Athlete Team Management Assists in developing student-athlete skills, helping to plan and execute practices, supporting in-game management, and coordinating a portion of team programming of particular importance. Helps team perform at competitive levels. Typically has some impact on developing the skills for a portion of student-athletes. Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students by generating enthusiasm through credible coaching. Assists in analyzing video for scouting opponents and team development. Assists in on-campus recruiting and retaining talent consistent with values of excellence and inclusion; assists in developing team enthusiasm for recruitment and retention. Please note this position is not eligible to recruit off-campus. Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team, as appropriate. 2. Operational Complexity Typically assists in the execution of strategy, logistics and operational direction of the team, with greater supervision. Participates in professional activities, as appropriate. With instruction, follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities. Problems faced may be moderately complex. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the coaching staff and athletics administrators. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Requires at least 1 year of lacrosse coaching and/or playing at the collegiate, professional or elite level. Additional Qualifications Requires substantial sport-specific knowledge and knowledge of relevant issues Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of Harvard and Ivy League athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy) Certificates and Licenses Valid drivers’ license preferred. CPR and First Aid required. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift equipment associated with the sport. Working Conditions Some evening and weekend work required. Job requires work in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, rain, and high levels of noise. Work Format: On-site The pay range for this position is a bi-weekly rate of $1,200 - $1,500 based on qualifications and years of experience. As noted above, this position will work 17 hours per week during the non-championship and championship segments of the women’s lacrosse varsity sport season. This includes September-November and February-June.