Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Husson University•Bangor, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Women’s Lacrosse coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the women’s lacrosse program. The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for the areas of instructing students in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree required
Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level
Ability to work successfully in a highly competitive Division III environment
Working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers
The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software
The ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team
Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Head coaching experience preferred
Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred

Responsibilities

Instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students
Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies
Motivation and ability to conduct daily instruction and practice sessions
Design and execute a competitive schedule
Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team
Program budget management
Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation
The willingness to work with the women’s lacrosse program on annual planning and promotions
Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts
Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes
Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes
Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success
Monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together; develop written team expectations
Supervise and utilize assistant coaches
Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA / NAC / ECAC) and Husson University