Position Summary:Long Island University (LIU) seeks a dedicated
and enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the LIU
Women’s Lacrosse program. This full-time position includes assisting with practice
planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a
competitive and positive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective
coaching strategies that develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and
overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and
sportsmanship.
- Recruitment: Participate in scouting and recruiting efforts to identify and attract top
talent. Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and
prospective student-athletes.
- Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice
organization, match preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.
- Game Management: Assist with game day operations, including scouting, in-game
coaching, and post-game analysis. Help manage game strategies and make real-time
adjustments.
- Player Development: Mentor and support student-athletes, focusing on their athletic
and academic progress. Conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals,
and improvement strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers,
and academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system for student
athletes.
- Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student
athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees.
- Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times.
Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards.
- Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus
and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with
alumni and supporters.
- Budget Management: Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient
and responsible use of resources.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree
- High level college coaching and/or playing experience
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and a record of compliance
- Strong computer, verbal and written skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration.
- Valid US Drivers License
About LIU Post
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and
scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and
resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus
is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New
York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of
Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an
AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home
to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark
Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic
program.