Assistant Women'S Lacrosse Coach

Posting Number: F-0806

College/Unit: Athletics

Home Department: Athletics

Employee Group: Athletic Coach (Faculty)

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 12 month

Position Classification: Athletic Coach

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Position Summary:

The assistant coach will work closely with support staff for peak performance of the student-athletes as well as their development and academic success.

The assistant coach will coordinate lacrosse recruiting activities, arrange on and off-campus evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, organize unofficial and official visits of recruits while monitoring progress through the NCAA eligibility center, assist with all scouting and match preparation, assist with clinic and camp functions, assist in the day-today operations including but not limited to NCAA paperwork, academic monitoring, travel plans and itineraries, equipment and budget management, practice planning, and all other duties assigned by the head coach consistent with the mission of the department.

The assistant coach is responsible for adhering to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by date of appointment • Collegiate playing experience • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills • Strong attention to detail • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree • Division I playing experience • At least one year collegiate coaching experience at the Division I or II level • Experience in skill instruction • Experience in small group design and work • Experience in offensive strategy and offensive transition • Experience in draw technique

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 4, 2023. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

About the Department:

Central Michigan University Athletics is an FBS member of the Mid-American Conference and an affiliate member of the Mid-American Conference for Women's Lacrosse. For more information visit our website at http://www.cmuchippewas.com/.

Posting Begins: 09/20/2023

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Type of Recruitment: External

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 19,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering a