Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse 998180

Xavier Athletics seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse. This position assists the Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach with on-field development and overall strategy of the intercollegiate women’s lacrosse program relative to successful athletic performance, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, and providing the necessary leadership for a positive competitive environment for student-athletes. It is important to our program that assistant coaches possess a growth mindset and are confident in their personal identity and are able to mode those qualities to our student-athletes.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree and Collegiate Women’s Lacrosse Playing Experience.

Preferred Abilities:

Skills, characteristics and experience:

·        Possess a philosophy of coaching and education that fits the mission of Xavier University and the mission of Xavier Athletics

·        Ability to interact and represent Xavier well with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, alumni and media

·        Experience with a 360-degree sports performance model of coaching preferred

·        In-game decision making experience; quick and decisive evaluation of player personnel and strategic need.

 Administrative:

·        Keeps all compliance logs and relevant documentation with respect to BIG EAST Conference and NCAA rules

·        Assists head coach with daily tasks

·        Implement social media strategy with head coach and director of operations

·        Manage student workers to facilitate practice readiness—filming, setup, and breakdown of practice

·        Assists with community service events throughout the year, championing student engagement and building relationships within the community.

 Conducts practices and games:

·        Provides leadership and guidance necessary for a positive competitive environment for the Student Athletes

·        Organizes team meetings for distribution of Athletic information forms, sports information forms, NCAA Student Athlete statements and drug policy

·        Responsible for focused skill and strategic development in any of the following categories: draw circle/goalies/offense/defense

·        Conduct film sessions and scouts for practices and games

The employee agrees to have knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, BIG EAST Conference, and Athletic Department rules and regulations.  The employee must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements for insurability under Xavier University’s policy.

To ensure consideration, interested/qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references on Xavier University’s website.  Review of applications will start on July 14, 2025.  Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.