Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Join Centre College as we recruit exceptional faculty and staff! At Centre, we seek passionate and qualified individuals committed to fostering academic excellence, vibrant community, and inclusive growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development. Our collegial environment values diversity of perspectives, encourages meaningful discourse and celebrates the unique contributions of each community member.

Under supervision of the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for highly competitive Division III women’s lacrosse program.  Individual reports to the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach.  Secondary Duty to be assigned and will report to the Deputy AD (or designee) in that area.

This position is a visible one that carries significant influence and thus requires strong character and work ethic. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people;
• Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices, trainings, and competitions;
• Successfully recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• While assisting in leading, monitoring, and coordinating training and practice sessions, ensure all appropriate safety guidelines are followed;
• Assist with the holistic development of women’s lacrosse student-athletes;
• Represent the program and the College to students, parents, alumni, and the general public;
• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the women’s lacrosse program – including but not limited too – recruiting, field maintenance and set-up, and equipment maintenance and storage;
• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Assist in all other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics (or designee);
• Secondary duty will be assigned;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to an inclusive academic community, fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff from all social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate experience as a player or a coach required; previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required upon employment; valid driver’s license required prior to employment – and maintained throughout.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport of women’s lacrosse and its playing rules; ability to foster a team environment;
• Demonstrated coaching skills in sport of lacrosse; a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics; a commitment, and ability, to work effectively with diverse populations;
• High integrity and ethical standards are required, along with enthusiasm for the mission of Centre College and Centre Athletics;
• Knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes are essential.
• Additional qualifications include communication skills that allow for the ability to teach, motivate, and counsel student-athletes effectively as well as being self-motivated, positive, energetic, eager to teach, and a willingness to travel.
• Ability to foster a team environment as well as the ability and desire to work successfully within a team-oriented athletic department is essential.
• Fully embrace and practice the department’s priorities of Recruit, Educate, Train, Compete, and Inspire.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling up to 75 pounds.
• Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.
• Ability to drive a car.
• Visual acuity to view a screen.
• Work, as appropriate, nights and weekends.

Centre provides a supportive, engaging setting where faculty and staff thrive as we advance our shared mission: preparing students for lives of learning, leadership, and service. Join our community and leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.