Location: Sweet Briar,VA, USA
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA
Position Type: Commission
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Category: Education
Assistant Lacrosse Coach
Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women of consequence, located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women's colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.
Job Title: Assistant Coach(s) - Lacrosse
Classification: Part-time
Reports To: Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
Job Summary/Objective: This is an assistant coach position for Defense and or Goalie instruction. The assistant coach(s) will work with the athletic team in the capacity of coaching and recruiting.
Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Part time hours will vary - flexibility for evening and weekend hours required. Travel will be required for the sport coaching aspect.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* This position does not supervise any employees.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assistant Coach:
* Practice planning
* Defense and or Goalie instruction
* On field coaching for traditional and non-traditional seasons
* Game day duties
* Team building and character development
* Film breakdown
* Recruiting
* Off-site recruiting when possible
* Driving van to away games
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and verbal
* Program implementation and collaboration with a diverse population
* Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
* Must adhere to NCAA and ODAC rules and regulations
* Ability to drive a 15-passenger van; valid driver's license and insurability required, and SBC van certification required
Preferred Qualifications:
* 4-years of collegiate playing and coaching experience
Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor work required, in varying types of weather.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25+ lbs; extended periods of sitting, standing, or working at a computer may be required.
Travel: Will be required to attend away contests.
Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
How to Apply: If applying for a faculty or staff position, please submit a Sweet Briar College employment application, cover letter, rsum and three professional references.