Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Clarksville, TN, United States

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The Assistant Lacrosse Coach reports to the Head Lacrosse Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and the University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities through the Head Lacrosse Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student- athletes for the Lacrosse team.
• Provide instruction to Lacrosse student-athletes on the fundamentals, details, and strategies of lacrosse as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Lacrosse.

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Assistant Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Clarksville, TN, United States

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Job Description

The Assistant Lacrosse Coach reports to the Head Lacrosse Coach and is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish the objectives of this sport within the guidelines of the NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and the University.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities through the Head Lacrosse Coach.
• Assist Head Coach in recruiting, instructing and retaining highly skilled student- athletes for the Lacrosse team.
• Provide instruction to Lacrosse student-athletes on the fundamentals, details, and strategies of lacrosse as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Adhere to all policies and regulations of the Director of Athletics, University, ASUN and NCAA.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Lacrosse.
• Counsel student athletes in sport participation, personal development and academics.
• Assist in monitoring student-athlete’s academic progress.
• In consultation with University Advancement and the Athletic Director, assist in fundraising in both Lacrosse and with major fund raisers in the Athletic Department.
• Assist Head Coach in developing game strategies.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Ability to effectively teach fundamentals, position details and strategies of Lacrosse during preparation and practice sessions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to motivate teams to become successful.
• Ability to travel and recruit student athletes.
• Ability to learn and comply with all policies and regulations of the University, ASUN, and NCAA.
• Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and associated software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with the University community and the public.
• Ability to detect and correct grammatical and spelling errors in written correspondence.
• Ability to maintain files accurately, in paper and in software programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to achieve certification to drive student-athletes to team athletic events.
• Ability to scout opponents.
• Ability to work summer camps

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Playing or coaching experience at the college, university or professional level.
• Valid driver license.
• A proven record of integrity, high principles and demonstrated skill in developing and motivating student athletes academically and athletically.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.

Physical Requirements

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

About Us

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 321
  
• Job Category Athletic Coaching, Training and Program Management
  
• Posting Date 06/23/2026, 03:00 PM
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  

• Locations 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN, 37044, US

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