Lasell College, located in Newton, MA, invites applications for the part-time position of Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach. Lasell College offers 17 varsity sports (8 for men and 9 for women), and is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the NCAA Division III.

Lasell College’s 50-acre campus is located in Newton, MA, a community located ten miles west of Boston. The co-educational institution, offering professionally oriented baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, has an enrollment of 1500 full-time undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach will assist with all facets of administering a competitive NCAA Division III basketball program with a special emphasis on recruitment of appropriate student-athletes. Other specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with practice and game preparation.
• Complying with NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations at all times.
• Providing help with academic support.
• Participating in fundraising.
• Maintaining a commitment to the educational development of student-athletes
• Ensuring the general welfare of the student-athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous coaching and/or experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules required; should have a thorough and complete understanding of all NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and computer skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community.
• Day, evening, and weekend availability are required.