A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 12, 2026. Applications received after July 12, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting in the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes; training and development of players; scouting; team travel arrangements; scheduling; promotions and marketing; fund-raising projects; and summer camps.
Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in organizing, preparing, and conducting, individual and team practices, training, and competition. Assist in managing, mentoring, and relationship building with student athletes. Prepare video breakdown and analysis for player development and scouting. Assist with the recruitment and coordination of prospective Lacrosse studentathletes including email and phone correspondence, player evaluation, in-state and out of state travel, and coordination of campus visits. Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning Staff in accordance with the development of training regimen for student-athletes. Assist with the administration of summer camps and clinics, and general administration of the women's Lacrosse program.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
NCAA Rules compliance; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
