Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 6 years relevant lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse skills and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Significant recruiting experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license to accommodate recruiting and responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for the lacrosse team.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
• Teaches lacrosse skills and strategies to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.

• Serves as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator and facilitates the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities.
• The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for:
  • a) identifying qualified students and talented athletes
  • b) communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail
  • c) traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches
  • d) organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects
  • e) maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA
  • f) staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

• Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the lacrosse program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Identifies and negotiates with potential opponents in contributing to the development of a competitive schedule.
• Works and directs the department’s travel coordinator to set team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding the lacrosse program.
• Works with others in department to maintain and oversee playing and practice facilities.
• Promotes Dartmouth and the lacrosse program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches and community involvement.
• Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the lacrosse program in an exemplary fashion.

About Dartmouth College

Often considered a mecca for the highly motivated student-athlete, Dartmouth student-athletes have a storied history of competing at the highest levels, excelling in NCAA Division I championships across sports such as track and field, basketball, cross country, soccer, skiing, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Nicknamed “The Big Green,” Dartmouth sponsors 35 varsity sports - 16 for men, 18 for women and coed sailing; there are also 35 club and 24 intramural sports as three-quarters of Dartmouth undergraduates participate in some form of athletics. Competing as a member of the Ivy League, the Big Green recently celebrated multiple championships across football, men’s hockey, skiing, equestrian, and women’s rugby, reinforcing a culture of competitive distinction. The College has invested more than $100 million in athletic facilities since 2000, reflecting a longstanding commitment to excellence in athletics, physical education, and recreation. Guided by the leadership of Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, Mike Harrity, Dartmouth Athletics has embraced a “Distinctly Dartmouth” framework, co-created with coaches and staff, that emphasizes the core values of ten...acity, collaboration, and passion. This values-driven approach informs every aspect of the student athlete experience, aligning athletic priorities with the academic mission of the College and strengthening the sense of community across campus. At the same time, Dartmouth has deepened its investment in holistic student well-being through the creation of the Teevens Center for Peak Performance, a new initiative designed to enhance mental wellness, leadership development, and performance science. This innovative resource benefits varsity athletes as well as the broader student body, underscoring Dartmouth’s commitment to preparing graduates to excel both on the playing field and in life. A private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college, Dartmouth's focus is on undergraduate education, but the College is considered a small university with graduate schools of business, engineering and medicine as well as 16 graduate programs in the arts and sciences.

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