Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume)

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) year of full-time coaching and/or playing experience at the college level in the sport of lacrosse. In lieu of college-level coaching experience, a combination of two (2) years of coaching experience at the high school, college, professional, or national team level and playing experience at the college, professional, or national team level in the sport of lacrosse may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in administrative responsibilities in the sport of lacrosse (e.g., team scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, fundraising, community service, and other daily operations for the program). Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program. Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II, or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics, or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program). Prior experience with recruiting.

Brief Description of Duties

• This position is for an NCAA Division I Coaching Assistant in the sport of Women’s Lacrosse. This position will include assisting the Head Coach with recruiting and the awarding of athletics scholarships, as appropriate. It will also include supporting coaching staff during skill-development activities, practices, and conditioning sessions; carrying out assigned activities and established practice plans; and assisting with the daily administrative operations of the Women's Lacrosse program. The Coaching Assistant will be evaluated on the extent to which they provide each student-athlete with a positive, meaningful educational experience through athletics under the direction of the Head Coach. Recruiting Assist in identifying student-athletes capable of competing both academically and athletically at Stony Brook University. They will play a role in the subsequent active recruitment of those identified student athletes and, in conjunction with the Head Coach, assist with the awarding of athletic scholarships subject to approval by the Head Coach. Assist with identifying prospective student-athletes through research, attending assigned local and national events, initiating correspondence and maintaining relationships with coaches and prospects in accordance with the direction of the Head Coach. Assist with managing a database of prospects and assist with maintaining records of contacts, to remain in compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Student-Athlete Skill Instruction/Team and Game Preparation Supporting the Head Coach with teaching all basic and advanced skills required in the sport of Lacrosse. Provide support during year-round during individual skill sessions, team practices, and conditioning sessions under the direction of the Head Coach. This includes assisting with the development and implementation of sound, safe practice plans that successfully prepare student-athletes with the fundamentals of the specific sport. In addition, assist the Head Coach with game-preparation activities for each scheduled contest throughout the season under the direction of the Head Coach. Under the direction of the Head Coach, this includes, but is not limited to, breaking down game footage and assisting with the preparation of scouting reports for review and use by the Head Coach. Administrative Responsibilities Assist with the organization and coordination of a wide variety of administrative tasks as assigned by the head coach, which include, but are not limited to, team travel, contest scheduling, budget preparation & administration, facility usage, public relations, marketing, fundraising, community service, and other daily operations for the program. Work collaboratively with various support services in the Department of Athletics and campus constituents (i.e., Compliance Office, Financial Aid, Admissions, & Registrar) in carrying out these tasks under direction from the Head Coach and Athletics administration. Monitoring of Academic Progress of Student-Athletes Working in conjunction with the office of Student-Athlete Development, will support the academic success of the student-athlete and assist with academic problems under the direction of the Head Coach. This includes providing guidance/counseling, and support (as necessary), supervising and monitoring study halls (as assigned), checking class attendance, and organizing weekly and monthly (one-on-one) academic meetings with each student-athlete with the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches to track their progress by semester, major, and degree requirements. Academic concerns will be communicated to the Head Coach. NCAA Rules Compliance The Coaching Assistant will be responsible for Knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the Lacrosse Program under the direction of the Head Coach. To be eligible to recruit off-campus, the assistant coach must pass the NCAA Recruiting Exam on an annual basis. Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.