Head Coach - Women’s Lacrosse bei Trinity Washington University

Salary $6,000

Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic part-time Head Coach for the Women’s Lacrosse team. 

Founded in 1897 as one of the nation’s historic Catholic women’s colleges, Trinity today continues as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving institution. As a mission-driven university devoted to providing access and educational excellence to underserved populations of students, Trinity welcomes professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working with diverse cultural populations including black, Hispanic multi-cultural and non-traditional college and graduate students.

The Head Coach for the Women's Lacrosse team is responsible for the technical, tactical, and personal development of players, including designing practice plans, teaching game strategies, and recruiting new talent.  The key responsibilities include fostering a positive team environment, ensuring player safety and eligibility, and managing team logistics.

The ideal candidate will have previous experiences coaching an NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Program. This position will report to the Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the mission and vision of Trinity Washington University and the Athletics department. Ability to comply with all department rules, regulations and protocols.
• Teaching and enhancing player’s fundamental lacrosse skills.
• Creating game plans, playbooks, and strategies to maximize team strengths.
• Organizing and conducting effective practice sessions, drills and scrimmages.
• Leading the team during games, making in-game adjustments, and reviewing game footage.
• Provide guidance on personal development, academic progress, and overall well-being.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and respective team environment and encouraging good sportsmanship.
• Ensuring player safety, enforcing team rules, monitoring academic eligibility and managing injury protocols.
• Identifying, recruiting, and retaining players for the team.
• Managing aspects like team travel, equipment and scheduling.

Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated success in coaching at the collegiate or high school level, and/or as a lacrosse player at the college level. 
• Bachelor’s degree and previous recruiting experience is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of game rules and coaching techniques.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to part-time employees to include, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Transit Expense Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Personal Insurance (Aflac), 403(b) Retirement Plan, General Leave, Paid Holidays, Trinity Center Membership, On-Campus Parking, Shuttle Bus Service and Dining Services.

Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.