Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university by providing students with an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

This Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse position will support all aspects of the Olympic sport program including the recruitment of qualified athletes, the coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward degree, alumni and donor engagement, and more. This position typically identifies and recruits academically and athletically talented student-athletes, partners with the Head Coach to execute team coaching and individual player development, partners in scouting and preparing video to prepare team for competition, partners in monitoring academic, social, and personal development of student-athletes, and develops and maintains effective relationships and communications with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and general public. This position may also participate in budget management and team fundraising, may assist in game day management, to include the coordination of team and individual travel for the purpose of team competition and player recruitment, and may coordinate summer camps and clinics, including paperwork, customer service, and financial reconciliation.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university by providing students with an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

This Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse position will support all aspects of the Olympic sport program including the recruitment of qualified athletes, the coaching and instruction of student-athletes, monitoring and supporting academic progress and progression toward degree, alumni and donor engagement, and more. This position typically identifies and recruits academically and athletically talented student-athletes, partners with the Head Coach to execute team coaching and individual player development, partners in scouting and preparing video to prepare team for competition, partners in monitoring academic, social, and personal development of student-athletes, and develops and maintains effective relationships and communications with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and general public. This position may also participate in budget management and team fundraising, may assist in game day management, to include the coordination of team and individual travel for the purpose of team competition and player recruitment, and may coordinate summer camps and clinics, including paperwork, customer service, and financial reconciliation.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Women’s lacrosse coaching experience at an NCAA institution
• College (preferably Division 1) playing experience
• Experience with fiscal management and daily operations of an intercollegiate athletics department
• Strong organizational, management and communications skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment

Hiring Range

$45,925.13 - $63,191.56

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Mount Vernon, DC | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Athletics | | Sub-Family | Coaching | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 1 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40 | | Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm plus many weekends. | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013820 | | Job Open Date: | 09/04/2025 | | Job Close Date: | 09/07/2025 | | If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

(Open Ended Question)

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