Assistant Coach - Women’s Lacrosse

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Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, fixed term, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse opportunity.

The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility to extend the appointment for additional years, dependent on continued funding and successful performance.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-Site

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, fixed term, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach for Women’s Lacrosse opportunity.

The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility to extend the appointment for additional years, dependent on continued funding and successful performance.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-Site

About the Position
Reporting to the Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse, the Assistant Coach carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III women’s lacrosse program while adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and College rules. The Assistant Coach assists with planning and executing all practices, coaches on game days, recruits qualified student athletes, participates in fundraising efforts, as well as additional duties that may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in practice planning, scouting, and game preparation
• Assist in on-field skill development of student athletes
• Help plan travel and meals: schedule bus travel, book hotels, and arrange meals
• Assist in database management and organization of recruiting visits
• Support external communications (i.e., families, alumni, players, recruits)
• Enforce departmental policies and team rules regarding travel and conduct both on and off the field
• Serves as a liaison with college and athletic administrators, trainers, and Athletic Communications
• Assist the head coach in the recruiting of student athletes
• Adhere to all regulations of Haverford College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Exercise discretion and judgment in decision making in keeping with College, Conference, and NCAA regulations
• Represent Haverford at all times in a professional manner including dealings with officials and opposing coaches
• Perform other administrative duties pertaining to the program

Line of Report: The Assistant Coach -Women’s Lacrosse reports to the Head Coach - Women’s Lacrosse.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Experience working with college student athletes

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 153 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.c.... The application deadline is January 17, 2024. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.