Men's Lacrosse Associate Head Coach

The Associate Head Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of program leadership, including team development, strategic planning, recruitment, performance management, and day-to-day operations. This role serves as a key decision-maker and assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head Coach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Serve as the Head Coach's principal advisor and strategic partner in all aspects of program development and administration.
• Assist in establishing and communicating the vision, mission, standards, and long-term objectives of the program.
• Lead program initiatives that enhance competitive success, player experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with the development and implementation of annual strategic plans and measurable program goals.
• Help evaluate and improve operational systems, team processes, and organizational efficiencies.

Team Culture and Leadership Development

• Establish and reinforce a culture of excellence, accountability, discipline, integrity, servant leadership, and competitive character.
• Develop and oversee leadership initiatives for team captains and emerging leaders.
• Mentor student-athletes in their personal, academic, athletic, and spiritual development.
• Promote positive team chemistry and an environment of mutual respect and inclusion.
• Address team culture concerns and assist with conflict resolution among student-athletes.
• Support retention efforts through proactive relationship building and meaningful mentorship.

Student-Athlete Welfare and Development

• Be “on call” and dedicate time to meet with players one-on-one, or in small groups, to develop meaningful mentorship and discipleship relationships. Additionally, assist student-athletes in navigating personal challenges and connect to campus resources when appropriate.
• Collaborate with academic support personnel to monitor student-athlete academic progress and success.
• Partner with sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and performance staff to coordinate holistic development plans.
• Foster development opportunities that prepare student-athletes for success beyond graduation.

Recruiting Leadership

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all events, showcases, tournaments, and campus visits.
• Assist in directing the overall recruiting strategy and roster management process.
• Identify and recruit academically qualified, high-character student-athletes who align with program values.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school, club, junior college, and recruiting-network coaches.
• Coordinate recruiting evaluations and assist in scholarship and roster recommendations.

Administrative Leadership

• Assist with budget planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee designated program operations including travel logistics, equipment management, and apparel distribution.
• Direct camp operations, fundraising efforts, alumni engagement activities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, conference, and governing body policies and regulations.
• Maintains administrative control over the annual operational lifecycle and communication architecture within the program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May assist in the supervision of student workers, graduate assistants, team managers, interns, etc

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 + Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of offensive lacrosse concepts, systems, and strategy.
• Demonstrated recruiting experience and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Current first aid, CPR, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a specified period after hire.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. 
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• may require lifting and carrying athletic equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The coach works in a variety of environments, including office settings, athletic facilities, outdoor fields, and during extensive team travel. Responsibilities involve prolonged periods of standing, walking, demonstrating athletic skills, and supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions.  The coach must be able to work in varying weather conditions and maintain focus and decision-making abilities in high-pressure, competitive environments.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

 

 

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

 

 

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

 

 

$25,000.00 - $40,000.00

 

 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.