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Womenâ™s Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Skidmore College â“ Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Department 

Skidmore Collegeâ™s department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation invites applications for a full time 10-month position with benefits as Assistant Coach for Womenâ™s Lacrosse.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a competitive NCAA Division III program while gaining hands-on coaching and administrative experience. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assisting with all aspects of daily practices, training sessions, and game preparation


• Coaching and mentoring student-athletes in a competitive, inclusive environment


• Recruiting prospective student-athletes in alignment with the values and academic standards of Skidmore College


• Scouting opponents and contributing to game strategy


• Managing film exchange and game film breakdown


• Overseeing the teamâ™s social media presence and content creation


• Supporting team operations including equipment room responsibilities and home game management


• Building positive relationships and communicating effectively with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and alumni


• Other duties as assigned by the head coach

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s Degree


• Collegiate lacrosse playing experience


• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills


• Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes


• Current CPR and AED certification or ability to obtain


• Valid Driverâ™s License

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Collegiate coaching experience


• Familiarity with video editing software and social media platforms (e.g. Hudl, Instagram, X/Twitter)


• This position is renewable. Some weekend and evening hours are required. 

Pay Range: $30,000 - $35,000 

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application


• Cover Letter


• Resume List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!

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