Amherst College Hiring for Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Casual Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Part time
JR3439

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Women’s
Lacrosse Coach position. The AssistantWomen’s Lacrosse Coach is an
entry-level position with no benefits. Given Amherst’s distinction
as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country,
the successful candidate will demonstrate the w ays in which they
bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse
community.

The Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach will report to the Head Coach
and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of
the Women’s Lacrosse Program including the recruitment of
student-athletes, assisting with daily operations, practice
implementation, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach and
Director of Athletics. Requires a variable schedule; night, weekend
work, and overnight travel to away competition and tournaments will
be required. The Assistant Coach takes appropriate actions to
support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in
the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and
welcoming work environment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching – Assist with coaching strategies and teaching
methods to develop student-athletes’ skill and teamwork Analyze
performance of teams and individuals and provide leadership and
instruction Assist in pre-season, in-season, and post-season
training and practice planning

Recruiting – Participate in scouting and recruitment of
prospective student-athletes Help monitor the progress of a diverse
set of prospective student-athletes’ application process Help
coordinate and organize potential student-athlete on-campus
visits

Program responsibilities – Compliance with College, NESCAC,
and NCAA rules and regulations Work with the Head Coach to develop
and strengthen team culture and create a diverse and inclusive
program

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver’s license to drive college vehicles to team
  competition when necessary. Requires successful completion of Five
  College Risk Management driver credentialing program.(See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing
  )
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
• An understanding of the role intercollegiate athletics in a
  highly competitive academic environment
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse
  community

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.

To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this
link.

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