Job Summary
Under the direction of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goal-setting and goal achievement; overcoming adversity; and leadership. This position typically influences student-athletes for their entire four years at Harvard and plays a key role in shaping their personal development.
This position assists in planning, directing and coaching the women’s inter-collegiate Lacrosse program. Typically works with all student-athletes in the program.
This is a one-year term position renewable at the discretion of the Head Coach and the Athletics Director. Full-time, partial year (11 months).
Job-Specific Responsibilities
1. Athlete Team Management
- Focuses on developing student-athlete skills, helping to plan and execute practices, supporting in-game management, and coordinating a portion of team programming of particular importance. Helps team perform at competitive levels.
- Typically has some impact on developing the skills for a portion of student-athletes.
- Requires the ability to effectively communicate with students by generating enthusiasm through credible coaching.
- Assists in analyzing video for scouting opponents and team development.
- Assists in recruiting and retaining talent consistent with values of excellence and inclusion; assists in developing team enthusiasm for recruitment and retention.
- Supports culture of education through athletics. Assists in academic integration with team, as appropriate.
2. Operational Complexity
- Typically assists in the execution of strategy, logistics and operational direction of the team, with greater supervision. Where expenditures are permitted, operates within budget.
- Participates in professional activities, as appropriate. With instruction, follows trends and embraces innovation opportunities.
- Problems faced may be moderately complex.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with the coaching staff and athletics administrators.
In addition, the Assistant Coach will be responsible for: Helping to instruct and develop student-athletes; Assisting in making strategic decisions in contest situations; Overseeing the strength and conditioning of the athletes; Assisting in the development and implementation of the overall recruiting strategy; Handling administrative responsibilities associated with the program operations, including recruiting logistics and planning, team travel details, and equipment ordering; Assisting in donor relations and fundraising efforts, as appropriate, as well as running special events.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Requires at least 1 year of lacrosse coaching at the collegiate, professional, or National team level and/or 4 years of collegiate lacrosse playing experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Offensive coaching experience preferred.
- Requires substantial sport-specific knowledge and knowledge of relevant issues.
- Understands the philosophy, principles and policies of college athletics (including the University Conflict of Interest and Commitment policy).
Certificates and Licenses
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- CPR and First Aid required.
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