Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (GA016)

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Administrative/Professional

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Department:

Athletics - Women's Lacrosse

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Jun 28, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

PositionID:

178284

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse (GA016).

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the instruction, scouting, recruiting, and/or coaching of student-athletes in the fundamentals of Women's Lacrosse by demonstrating techniques and methods for success during college competition
• Inform student-athletes of the University, the Big South Conference, and the NCAA rules and regulations
• Evaluate student-athletes' strengths and weaknesses to improve techniques in order to be successful on and off the field
• Provide and encourage teambuilding
• Work to ensure the academic success of student-athletes
• Demonstrate team strategy and planning skills
• Show and promote professional sportsmanship conduct
• Develop the needs of others through coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping individuals improve their knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify potential problems and possible solutions, form conclusions and approaches to problems

Requirements:

• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree with equivalent training and work experience required
• Preference given to those with NCAA Division I coaching and/or playing experience
• Practical application skills in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to meet University eligibility to drive state fleet vehicles, including passenger vans and/or mini-buses
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to perform physical activities associated with the sport of lacrosse

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
Life & Long-Term care insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
Educational benefits for most employees
Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; position posted 6/28/2024.To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcript, and names and contact details of three references.

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