ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

Assist the head coach with the following:

• Teaching the fundamentals of the sport by providing hands-on instruction to athletes to enhance skills and knowledge.  Involves presenting verbal and written materials, demonstrating proper techniques, and providing feedback to enhance performance. 
• Instruct team members individually and in groups and demonstrate game techniques.  May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions (forwards, midfield, defenders, and goal keepers, etc.)
• Devising and implementing game strategies and position assignments and instructing student athletes accordingly.
• Takes an active role in game day strategy and instructing student athletes accordingly.
• Instruct athletes on physical health and safety.
• Plan practice sessions and game plans in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations.
• Scouting opponents as necessary to teach appropriate game strategies to players.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting qualified student athletes which could include: travel to high schools and games, making and maintaining contact with high school coaches, and making personal contact with prospective student athletes. 
• Assisting with team travel, which could include driving a van.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the sport, including skills and strategies of the game. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to teach and otherwise communicate knowledge of the sport to student athletes.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to interact with prospective students, parents, alumni, coaches and other members of the college and public.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills including writing and public speaking, promoting a positive image of the college.
• Must be/become certified in CPR and first aid techniques.
• Ability to support the entire college and its mission, as well as other sports, coaches and players inside the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Playing and/or coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards. 
• Enrollment in a certified graduate program

TO APPLY:

• Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to head coach, MK Geratowski via email: mkgeratowski@rmc.edu
• Applicants are encouraged to apply to the VCU Center for Sport Leadership at the same time they send their information to Coach Geratowski; however, enrollment in another certified graduate program can be approved as well. Enrollment in the VCU Center for Sport Leadership program will give the applicant the best financial incentive.