College of the Holy Cross·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Assistant Coach provides technical instruction, mentoring, and skill assessment to student-athletes while preparing the team for competition. Additional duties include film breakdown, recruiting talent, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and Patriot League regulations.
At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here. Assist Head Coach by serving as the second assistant coach with responsibility in numerous facets of the program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on skills and techniques, educating on sport-specific rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice.
An emphasis on film reviewing and breakdown skills, experience with clipping and editing game footage most desirable.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities (60%): Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on: rules & fundamentals skill attainment techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner team concepts Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes: assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations Secondary responsibilities (40%) Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to (20%): Reviewing film to present to staff and team on current and opposition administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration Recruiting (20%) Identifying talent Initiating and organizing communication with Recruits and coaching staff
Bachelor's degree required 1-3 years prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged, ability to code and evaluate film.
This is a part time, exempt level position. This position is a 20 hour/week position from August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026. The salary for this opportunity is $10,000. Weekly Hours: 20 Annual Work Schedule: Application Instructions An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.
A bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level, are required. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in video editing and film evaluation.
Market context
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