Sample Position Announcement
Lacrosse Coach
(insert club name) Lacrosse
(insert college)
Final Date for Filing Applications: Until Filled
(insert team logo)
General information
(Insert College) and description from college catalog. For example,
"Diablo Valley College is a large suburban community college, approximately 30 miles east of San Francisco in Contra
Costa County. One of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, DVC enrolls approximately 21,000
students, about 40% whom come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. DVC ranks consistently as
one of the most successful transfer institutions in California and also offers a wide range of highly respected occupational
programs leading to certificates or degrees. The college is known for its intellectual vitality and deep commitment to the
success of its students."
Program philosophy
(Club name) lacrosse intends to expand the opportunity for high school lacrosse players to continue playing lacrosse while
working on their transfer or degree requirements at (college). By playing fall ball only, the players are able to compete as
long as they remain (college) students, and then transfer to the university or college level with 4 years of lacrosse eligibility
remaining. In addition, as the first legitimate California community college lacrosse program, we also are promoting the
sport at the community college level and have reached out to other community colleges encouraging and offering to aid in
their efforts to establish similar club programs. When the (mascot name) compete, they play to win, and the club’s intent is
to showcase (college) talent and forge strong relationships with the universities and 4-year colleges with whom we
compete.
Description of position
The intercollegiate Lacrosse Club team at (college) is seeking two coaches: one coach with experience teaching and
coaching defense and one coach with experience teaching and coaching offense. The hiring committee will determine
which coach will be considered the “head” coach. The position is to begin ASAP and extend through December 15th.
Practices are scheduled on Monday and Wednesday, and possibly Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Fall ball
intercollegiate games may also be scheduled on Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as Friday evenings and
weekends. It is anticipated that the club will schedule approximately 16 games, inclusive of both home and away contests
and tournaments.
Duties and responsibilities
In addition to coaching duties, both coaches will also be co-club advisors for the club, and will officially represent the college
to the broader lacrosse community.
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attendance at all games and practices
an organized, consistent warm-up routine and hold the team to it…the “(insert mascot) Way”
an organized sideline during practice and games(e.g., with player bags, team supplies, player sideline, etc)
a specific conditioning program into practices and drills and individual expectations outside of practice
development of an in-season and out-of-season weight training program
teaching offense/defense strategies and insist that players learn them, using techniques to insure that all
players learn plays, including off ball movement
mandatory chalk talks before practices, including game footage (will have classroom and technology, as
needed)
player attendance tracking at practice and games
holding to club rules of playing players who attend practice regularly and enforcing attendance
conducting an awards ceremony at the end of season
open communication with players
installing and enforcing discipline
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establishing an organized practice plan; purpose behind all drills
maintaining a positive/reinforcing attitude toward the team
preparing players to play at the next level
The (Mascot) Way: Player conduct is extremely important to the program.. Players and coaches are expected to maintain
a professional decorum at all times, honoring the sport, our opponents, the officials, the college and its representatives, and
ourselves. As a club sport, (Mascot) Lacrosse is always vulnerable and it is essential that team members represent the
club with dignity and honor.
Time Commitment: (Insert Dates). Practice times: (Insert Days and Times) with games possible during these days and
times, in addition to some weekends.
Minimum qualifications
The applicant must possess the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
College lacrosse experience as a player.
Two years of demonstrated successful coaching experience at the high school or college level.
Commitment to attend all scheduled practices and games.
Stipend
A stipend of $(insert amount) will be earned from the start date and paid at the end of the Fall season by the (name of club)
Lacrosse Club to the assistant coach, assuming compliance with the commitment, duties and responsibilities noted above.
How and where to apply
Please send a coaching resume, and a cover letter which respond to the experiences and abilities you have that meet the
minimum and desirable qualifications. Also, please provide three references.
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified with a telephone call. Applicants not selected for an interview will be
notified by email.
Please submit application packets consisting of the following to: (insert name and email address)
1. Coaching Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Three References
INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The (Insert Name of District) College District is a drug-free work place. The district verifies that all new employees are either
U.S. citizens or aliens authorized to work in the U.S., in conformance with the 1986 Immigration and Control Act. Potential
employees should be aware that smoking is prohibited in many areas of the district facilities.
The (Insert Name of District) College District is an EEO/AA employer
In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodation may be made to the (Title
and Phone number of college's ADA Coordinator).