Head Coach - Lacrosse

UMBC • Baltimore, MD

10h • Onsite

About The Position

UMBC is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. The Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Softball Program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for planning the annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, managing the program budget and providing for the health and safety of the athletes involved in the program.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of head coaching experience at a collegiate level

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of head coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred
• Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired

Responsibilities

• Player development (practice planning and skill instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service)
• Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student athletes
• Overseeing all administrative responsibilities (scheduling, team travel, balancing the budget and hiring, supervising and evaluating assistant coaches)
• Cultivating relationships with alumni and working with Athletics Department staff around fundraising, special events and appearances; and performing other duties as assigned.
• Abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles
• Tuition remission
• Generous Leave which includes accruing 22 Days of Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 15 Holidays, 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level