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Lacrosse [Women's], Graduate Assistant

Lacrosse [Women's], Graduate Assistant (Messiah campus)

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Under the supervision of the Women's Lacrosse Coach, the graduate assistant will perform duties related to managing Women's Lacrosse, and the functioning of the team. This is a two year, 20 hours/week, appointment not to exceed 800 hours/year. (Messiah University campus)

  • Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Coaching Women's Lacrosse (Part-time)
  • Department: Athletics
  • Reports to: Head Coach

Position Summary

Assists the head coach in operating an intercollegiate athletics program for student-athletes with differing abilities and skills that pursues our complementary goals of striving athletic excellence developing Christian character. This is a two year, 20 hours week appointment not to exceed 800 commitment runs from approximately August 4th - May 31st each of the two years.

  • Education Required: Bachelor's degree required, current enrollment in one of the degrees within the Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University.
  • Experience Required: Previous participation in lacrosse as a player and/or coach at the college level.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

  • Ability to assist in administering NCAA Division III intercollegiate program, including recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, travel, and practice plans;
  • Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport to make them as competitive as possible;
  • Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes;
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education;
  • Ability to be team player within the Athletics Department and Messiah University;
  • Good judgment and problem solving skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development (i.e., presentations, workshops, regional and/or national conferences);
  • Strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities;
  • Working knowledge of computer programs and systems;
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; and
  • Christian faith commitment required.

Special Working Conditions: Required to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Primary Duties

Assist in analyzing performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests.

Assist in coordinating general administrative duties (including budgeting, game scheduling, travel plans, meeting requests for information, and business procedures).

Assist in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of recruiting and scouting activities.

Assist in Clinic and Camp Prep.

Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned