Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003160)

The University of Pittsburgh athletics department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of an assistant lacrosse coach. The assistant position will be responsible for all assistance in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the ACC.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

Coaching – Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Enforces team rules. Maintains statistics. Monitors each assigned athletes’ performance and employs specific coaching modalities to meet needs. Assists the offensive unit – specifically developing skill effective to execute our offensive systems. Oversee our draw team, develop new strategies and compete nationally. Recruiting and Brand Promotion – recruits student-athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out scouting assignments. Actively finds ways to promote the program and build the Pitt Lacrosse brand with in the Pittsburgh community and Nationally. Financial and general administration – assist in budget planning. Assists with the coordination of team travel plans. Works with the facilities coordinator to adhere to practice and competition schedules. Physical conditioning – consults with trainers and team physicians in monitoring the well-being of student-athletes. 

Physical Effort 

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at practices and games. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.