Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse
About The Position
The Men's Lacrosse Head Coach will administer and manage all functions and oversight of the men’s lacrosse program. Demonstrate positive progress in competitive standing in the Landmark Conference, recruit student-athletes to the college and maintain roster standards (to be set annually by the athletic director), provide excellent student-athlete educational experience _____________________________________________________________________ Essential Job Functions: 50% A. Men’s Lacrosse coaching duties: ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA standards; organize and conduct safe practice/training sessions, purchase and maintain equipment, schedule intercollegiate contests, monitor the academic progress and overall development of student-athletes; establish behavioral/social expectations for student-athletes participating in the men’s lacrosse program; monitor athletic facilities for safety of all users during open hours 30% B. Recruit men’s lacrosse prospective student-athletes. The annual goal will be determined by the athletic director, in consultation with the head coach, and will be based on the current roster size, institutional priorities, and a three-year average of recruiting history 5% C. Take on additional administrative responsibilities assigned each year by the Athletic Director – handling game management responsibilities for one sport 5 % D. Engage in fundraising to supplement budgets and expenses; engage alumni network to maintain relationships and commitment to the program and institution. 5% E. Supervise graduate assistant and volunteer assistant coaches. Provide mentorship and professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years coaching experience
- Proven track record of recruiting success
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
- Collegiate playing experience
- Previous experience as a collegiate head coach
Responsibilities
- Men’s Lacrosse coaching duties: ensure compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA standards
- Organize and conduct safe practice/training sessions
- Purchase and maintain equipment
- Schedule intercollegiate contests
- Monitor the academic progress and overall development of student-athletes
- Establish behavioral/social expectations for student-athletes participating in the men’s lacrosse program
- Monitor athletic facilities for safety of all users during open hours
- Recruit men’s lacrosse prospective student-athletes
- Take on additional administrative responsibilities assigned each year by the Athletic Director – handling game management responsibilities for one sport
- Engage in fundraising to supplement budgets and expenses
- Engage alumni network to maintain relationships and commitment to the program and institution
- Supervise graduate assistant and volunteer assistant coaches
- Provide mentorship and professional development
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Job Type
Full-time
