Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

• Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.

• Assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes to the University.

• Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating techniques of the game.

• Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.

• Report to one broad area of specific responsibility, as assigned.

• Make position assignments and determine areas needing improvements.

• Assist with development of contest strategy.

• Serve as Head Coach in his/her absence.

• Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.

• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Knowledge of sport rules, conference rules, appropriate training techniques, and winning play/contest strategies, for assigned sport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years’ previous college coaching experience within the sport is desirable.

• Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable.