Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

St. Thomas Aquinas College•Sparkill, NY

46d•$25,000 - $28,000

About The Position

St. Thomas Aquinas College invites applications for the position of Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse. The Head Coach is responsible for the administration, supervision, and management of all aspects of the Women's Lacrosse program in alignment with the policies and regulations of St. Thomas Aquinas College, the East Coast Conference (ECC), and the NCAA. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Oversee all aspects of the Women's Lacrosse program, including planning, coaching, and program administration. Recruit qualified student-athletes and support their academic progress. Select, supervise, and retain Assistant Coaches in collaboration with the Director of Athletics. Lead all practices and competitions, including developing practice plans and game strategies. Manage administrative duties such as rosters, scheduling, statistics, facilities, tournaments, and travel arrangements. Ensure compliance with ECC and NCAA rules and attend required meetings and committees. Provide budget recommendations and maintain a positive, professional team culture. Support student-athlete well-being and coordinate with sports medicine staff. Collaborate with campus departments and report any outside athletic income per NCAA guidelines. Drive college vans as needed and perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a College vehicle.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience playing and/or coaching lacrosse.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
Ability to foster a positive, enthusiastic, and inclusive team environment.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

Athletic recruitment experience.
Fundraising experience.
Experience with budget planning and administration.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the Women's Lacrosse program, including planning, coaching, and program administration.
Recruit qualified student-athletes and support their academic progress.
Select, supervise, and retain Assistant Coaches in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.
Lead all practices and competitions, including developing practice plans and game strategies.
Manage administrative duties such as rosters, scheduling, statistics, facilities, tournaments, and travel arrangements.
Ensure compliance with ECC and NCAA rules and attend required meetings and committees.
Provide budget recommendations and maintain a positive, professional team culture.
Support student-athlete well-being and coordinate with sports medicine staff.
Collaborate with campus departments and report any outside athletic income per NCAA guidelines.
Drive college vans as needed and perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.