Job Details

Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

Position Number: 500419

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $40,000 - $65,000

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview:

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of position/positions assignment as directed by the Head Coach.
• Performs planning, organization and execution for coaching (instruction/education) duties as described and assigned by the Head Coach for all meetings, practice sessions and competitions.
• Function in game day organization and assignments as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Evaluation of opponents and the development of a game plan for student-athlete instruction in accordance with position/positions assignment as prescribed by the Head Coach.
• Perform recruiting activities and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Women’s Lacrosse recruiting coordinator.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by the Head Coach.
• Assist in the development of team rules and policies.
• Responsible for supervision, instruction and direction of student-athletes as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Support, abide and enforce all academic guidelines and policies of the university, athletics department and Women’s Lacrosse program.
• Support and work cooperatively with Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment, Student Development, Life Skills, NCAA Compliance, Media Relations etc. areas.
• Assist with administrative functions of the Women’s Lacrosse program as directed by the Head Coach.
• Perform duties with professional conduct, being fiscally responsible and with a commitment to student-athlete well-being.
• Abide by all written policies, procedures and guidelines of East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club and University staff, students, and all constituencies and stakeholders.
• Be available to make appearances, perform media interviews, speaking engagements and support ECU Pirate Club activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Lacrosse playing or coaching experience at the club, high school, collegiate or professional level required. A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution is required.