Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Skidmore College – Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Department

Skidmore College’s department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation invites applications for a full time 10-month position with benefits as Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a competitive NCAA Division III program while gaining hands-on coaching and administrative experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with all aspects of daily practices, training sessions, and game preparation
• Coaching and mentoring student-athletes in a competitive, inclusive environment
• Recruiting prospective student-athletes in alignment with the values and academic standards of Skidmore College
• Scouting opponents and contributing to game strategy
• Managing film exchange and game film breakdown
• Overseeing the team’s social media presence and content creation
• Supporting team operations including equipment room responsibilities and home game management
• Building positive relationships and communicating effectively with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Collegiate lacrosse playing experience
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes
• Current CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate coaching experience
• Familiarity with video editing software and social media platforms (e.g. Hudl, Instagram, X/Twitter)
• This position is renewable. Some weekend and evening hours are required.

Pay Range: $30,000 - $35,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
Resume List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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