Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with the industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Women's Lacrosse program is currently accepting applications for the Assistant Coach position. This role supports the head coach for women's lacrosse and is responsible for a variety of coaching, teaching and recruiting duties, along with practice and game-related functions as assigned by the head coach.

Job Description:

• Provide instruction to women's lacrosse student-athletes on the fundamentals and strategies of lacrosse.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining highly skilled student-athletes for the women's lacrosse team.
• Actively support and promote the NCAA's Life in the Balance strategic positioning platform, embracing the six ideals of learning, balance, resourcefulness, sportsmanship, passion and service.
• Assist in monitoring the academic progress of all women's lacrosse team members.
• Maintain and manage team equipment.
• Assist in securing donations and sponsorships to support the women's lacrosse program.
• Assist with arranging for lodging and meals for team trips.
• Assume duties of the head coach in his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

The violation of NCAA and Sunshine State Conference rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• (1-3) years of work-related experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written or oral)
• Strong organizational skills
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of constituencies.