Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

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Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, the assistant coach assists the head coach in all
phases of a competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse program in a manner consistent
with the philosophy and objectives of Brevard College, the Athletic Department, and the USA
South Athletic Conference, including but not limited to, recruiting qualified student-athletes,
organization of practice and games, scheduling, budget management, weight lifting supervision,
supervision of academic progress, public relations, and NCAA rules compliance. The position is
a full-time, non-exempt, hourly staff position for a 12-month schedule.

ABOUT BREVARD COLLEGE:
Brevard College is a private, liberal arts college located in the mountains of Western North
Carolina. The 120-acre campus—located in a small, mountain town—offers a safe and
comfortable learning environment for nearly 800 students. Brevard College is a NCAA Division
III institution located just south of Asheville. We currently have 19 varsity sports, including
football, as well as some non-traditional sports such as cycling and rock climbing.

Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, the assistant coach assists the head coach in all
phases of a competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse program in a manner consistent
with the philosophy and objectives of Brevard College, the Athletic Department, and the USA
South Athletic Conference, including but not limited to, recruiting qualified student-athletes,
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organization of practice and games, scheduling, budget management, weight lifting supervision,
supervision of academic progress, public relations, and NCAA rules compliance. The position is
a full-time, non-exempt, hourly staff position for a 12-month schedule.

ABOUT BREVARD COLLEGE:
Brevard College is a private, liberal arts college located in the mountains of Western North
Carolina. The 120-acre campus—located in a small, mountain town—offers a safe and
comfortable learning environment for nearly 800 students. Brevard College is a NCAA Division
III institution located just south of Asheville. We currently have 19 varsity sports, including
football, as well as some non-traditional sports such as cycling and rock climbing.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required. Desired qualifications include collegiate playing or coaching
experience, demonstrated ability in skill instruction, recruiting, practice and game plan
development, supervisory experience, general administrative skills, excellent communication and
organizational skills, ability to serve as a mentor and leader, knowledge of NCAA legislation and
a commitment to rules compliance. Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of
collegiate lacrosse are required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to manage medium/heavy workloads frequently. Subject to inside and outside
conditions, repetitive motions on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Demonstrates compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations established by the
Athletics Department, Brevard College, the NCAA and the USA South Athletic
Conference.

• Coaches a particular position; in conjunction with the coaching staff, organizes standard

practices and develop individual players in those positions.

• Assist with monitoring student-athlete academic progress in the coach’s specialty in

connection with the Assistant AD for Compliance & Academic Services.

• Assist with game day preparations, as assigned by the head coach and in conjunction with
the coaching staff, by analyzing film, designing strategies, & communicating with players
in the specialty areas.

• Assists with the recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes.
• Serve as a Game Day Administrator for specified sports.

• Supervising weight-lifting sessions for team workouts.
• Responsible for practice planning in accordance with the Head Coach’s direction
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position could oversee work study positions and student-athletes for game operations.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the Head Women’s Lacrosse
Coach, Roya Tahmassebi, at Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712 or
email to tahmassebirr@brevard.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. In
order to provide a safe and productive learning and living environment, Brevard College
conducts background investigations on all final candidates being considered for employment.

Additional information is available at the College web site, www.brevard.edu. Brevard College
seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and encourages qualified candidates across all
group demographics to apply. Brevard College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.