Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

The Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse program. Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics. Essential Responsibilities: • Assist with essential daily tasks that are vital in running a successful NCAA Division II Athletic program • On and off-campus recruiting of quality prospective student-athletes • Attend and/or plan fundraising activities • Assist with practice planning and implementation • Game day responsibilities as directed by Head Coach • Organize and participate in community engagement activities • Monitor academic status and progress of student-athletes • Film review and preparation of scouting reports as directed by Head Coach • Field work and maintenance of softball facility as directed by Head Coach • Assist in developing and monitoring an effective strength and conditioning program • Assist Head Coach with social media accounts and positively promote the Women’s Lacrosse program • Administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, organizing travel, and general office duties • Effective communication with current student-athletes as well as prospective student-athletes • Adhere to MHU, SAC and NCAA rules and regulations • Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree with a successful coaching background in Women’s Lacrosse. Strong communication, organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage Women’s Lacrosse programs are important. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below). MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact: Jennie Matthews Office of Human Resources Box 6664 Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC 28754 828 689-1197 828 689-1256 Fax [email protected] To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington DC 20250-9410 Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.