Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

We are seeking an Assistant Coach for Stanford Women’s Lacrosse to support the Head Coach with all aspects of program development and daily operations. This position focuses on enhancing team performance through structured training sessions, particularly for goalkeepers, managing game-day logistics, and contributing to a comprehensive recruiting strategy in alignment with NCAA and University policies. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a passion for player development, and a commitment to upholding the high standards of Stanford Athletics. This is a one year fixed-term position.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and organizing team training, with a special focus on goalkeeper development.
• Manage the substitution box during all scrimmages and games.

• Assist with recruiting student-athletes to compete at Stanford. Follow NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts.

  • This includes daily recruiting database management, regular phone calls with club and high school coaches, recruiting campus tours and visit logistics, traveling for recruiting events during the months of November, June, & July, and working camps that will aid in our recruiting efforts.

• Regular use of Hudl Sportscode Elite and JustPlay Sports Solutions for:

  • Film analysis and video clipping to aid in player development

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

We are seeking an Assistant Coach for Stanford Women’s Lacrosse to support the Head Coach with all aspects of program development and daily operations. This position focuses on enhancing team performance through structured training sessions, particularly for goalkeepers, managing game-day logistics, and contributing to a comprehensive recruiting strategy in alignment with NCAA and University policies. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a passion for player development, and a commitment to upholding the high standards of Stanford Athletics. This is a one year fixed-term position.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and organizing team training, with a special focus on goalkeeper development.
• Manage the substitution box during all scrimmages and games.

• Assist with recruiting student-athletes to compete at Stanford. Follow NCAA guidelines and University standards and policies in coordinating recruiting efforts.

  • This includes daily recruiting database management, regular phone calls with club and high school coaches, recruiting campus tours and visit logistics, traveling for recruiting events during the months of November, June, & July, and working camps that will aid in our recruiting efforts.

• Regular use of Hudl Sportscode Elite and JustPlay Sports Solutions for:

  • Film analysis and video clipping to aid in player development
  • In season scouting of opponents and video breakdown. Preparation of scouting report to head coach and team.

• Assist the Director of Operations with video replay, logistics during team travel, equipment and apparel distribution, and other duties assigned.

• Assist in the planning and execution of Stanford Lacrosse Camps.

• Understand and apply NCAA regulations to all aspects of program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or her designee.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and prior coaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with student-athletes, peers, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of the Stanford University, ACC, and NCAA.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1417
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: G99
• Requisition ID: 106637
• Work Arrangement : On Site

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