Irish Men’s Senior National Team Head Coach/Assistant Coach(es) Wanted

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Ireland Lacrosse seeking Head Coach/Assistant Coach(es) for Men’s Senior National Team

Ireland Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport of lacrosse in Ireland, is seeking a Head Coach and Assistant Coach(es) for the Men’s Senior National Team which is due participate in the 2016 ELF Men’s European Championships.

Event Details

The 2016 ELF Men’s European Championships will be taking place from 25 July to 3 August 2016 in Gödöllő, Hungary.  The tryouts for this team will take place from 23-25 October 2015 in Dublin, Ireland – information regarding the tryouts, including also the rules on player eligibility, is available here.

Criteria for Head Coach

Required Qualifications:

  • Three years coaching experience at secondary school (high school), club, collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Member of Ireland Lacrosse (see Membership Form);
  • Ireland Lacrosse Level Two Coaching Qualification or equivalent;
  • Availability to assess player-candidates at tryout (23-25 October 2015 in Dublin, Ireland);
  • Availability to coach at designated pre-tournament training camp and the 2016 ELF Men’s European Championship tournament itself (25 July to 3 August 2016 in Gödöllő, Hungary).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of coaching experience, preferably at collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Previous involvement in Ireland Lacrosse National Team programme (assistant coach, selection camp assessor, etc.);
  • Involvement in Ireland Lacrosse development (ILL, NILL, coaching, clinics, etc.);
  • Playing experience at secondary school (high school), club, collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Criteria for Assistant Coach

Required Qualifications:

  • One year coaching experience at secondary school (high school), club, collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Member of Ireland Lacrosse (see Membership Form);
  • Availability to assess player-candidates at tryout (23-25 October 2015 in Dublin, Ireland);
  • Availability to coach at designated pre-tournament training camp and the 2016 ELF Men’s European Championship tournament itself (25 July to 3 August 2016 in Gödöllő, Hungary).
  • Recommendation of Head Coach for respective team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of coaching experience, preferably at collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Involvement in Ireland Lacrosse development (ILL, NILL, coaching, clinics, etc.);
  • Playing experience at secondary school (high school), club, collegiate, professional or international level;
  • Ireland Lacrosse Level One Coaching Qualification or equivalent;
  • Previous involvement in Ireland Lacrosse National Team programme (assistant coach, selection camp assessor, etc.);

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online Coach Application Form.  Applicants are specifically asked to address the criteria outlined above through this form, and may designate through this form whether they wish to be considered for the position of Head Coach, Assistant Coach or both.  Only correctly completed applications submitted through this form will be accepted – please do not send letters or copies of CVs/Resumes to any member of Ireland Lacrosse.  The deadline for applications is midnight (Irish time) on Friday, 4th September 2015.

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