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Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Posting Number:

20110638

Pay Rate:

Monthly stipend, room, board, and benefits

Position Type:

Administration

Key Responsibilities :

Juniata College, an NCAA Division III Institution, invites applications for a 12-month, intern level, Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college and highly regarded for its academic excellence. This position includes a monthly stipend, room, board
and full benefits.

Primary Role:
Assist the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach with all facets of the women’s lacrosse program, including but not limited to: recruiting, athlete and team development, practice planning, academic monitoring, team travel and game management.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Head Coach with all aspects of running the women’s lacrosse program, including but not limited to: practice and game preparation and organization, off-season program evaluations, in-game strategies, adjustments, and decision making, on-field and in-practice teaching,
coaching, demonstration and conducting individual workouts and skill development sessions.
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies including Juniata College, Athletic Department, Landmark Conference and the NCAA
• Participate in overall administration of the Athletic Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees
and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising and/or promotional events.
•Assist department with secondary responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status…EOE

Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge and capabilities normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules, regulations and the Division III philosophy.
• 2-3 years collegiate coaching or playing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations.This is a 12 month position that includes a monthly stipend, room, board and full benefits.

Supervision Required/Given:

Receive direct supervision from the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. Works collaboratively with other individuals and groups across campus and within the Athletic Department.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to demonstrate, assist with, conduct sport specific drills and fundamentals.
• Set up and tear down of sport specific equipment and apparatus, as necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Open Date:

11/03/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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