Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Assistant Womens Lacrosse Coach

Location

1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH

Job Type

Staff - Part Time

Job Number

2025-00540

Department

Business Affairs

Division

Athletics

Opening Date

05/21/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The University of Mount Union is seeking an assistant women's Lacrosse coach. This 10-month part-time position will be responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the NCAA Division III collegiate varsity program. Must have a clear understanding of NCAA Division III rules and philosophy, a commitment to recruiting, developing and graduating quality student-athletes. This individual will be responsible for assisting with the following coaching duties including, but not limited to, planning and facilitation of training sessions, game preparation, recruiting, and scheduling. This paid intern position will include room/board.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and develop all aspects of a successful women's Lacrosse program including but not limited to:

• Recruiting and retaining student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, OAC and institutional rules, regulations and guidelines
• Organizing, preparing and executing effective training and game plan strategies
• Assist in managing successful daily operations of the women's lacrosse program: budgeting, scheduling, travel arrangements, and game day organization
• Monitoring student-athletes academic progress
• Working with goalkeepers is preferred but not required
• Fostering a cooperative work environment and providing mutual support with all constituencies and colleagues
• Representing the program and University of Mount Union with sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism
• Perform other athletic department duties as assigned by the athletic director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Coaching and/or relevant competitive experience preferred
• Ability to identify and recruit student-athletes
• High motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
• Ability to successfully impart knowledge and motivate learning in student athletes
• Strong ethical character, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Sport specific knowledge
• Proficient with technology applications applicable to the position
• Certified in or ability to be certified in CPR/AED
• Commitment to diversity
• Must pass a background check
• Must be able to travel, maintain a valid driver's license and be able to secure and maintain certification to drive university vehicles

Expectations: Uphold the high professional standard of conduct expected of each person on campus as outlined in our Employee Handbook. Build positive interpersonal relationships in and out of the athletic department by attending College functions, both social and professional; staff meetings; faculty meetings; serving on committees; etc.

Descriptive Information

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.

For benefit eligible positions, the University of Mount Union provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: free tuition, generous retirement contribution, medical/RX insurance through Aetna, dental and vision insurance, and group life and disability insurance. The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.

• Participation in most benefit programs is optional and participation is effective after the completion of the formal enrollment process and after the appropriate waiting periods. A detailed explanation of benefits offered for this position is provided by Human Resources during on-campus interviews.

Employer University of Mount Union

Address 1972 Clark Ave

Alliance, Ohio, 44601

Phone (330) 829-6560

Website http://www.mountunion.edu/