Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Clark University•Worcester, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the Women's Lacrosse Program, including but not limited to: Recruiting, eligibility, game and practice plans, budget preparation and monitoring, scheduling, supervising and monitoring assistant coaches, public relations and promotion of the sport, the department and Clark University. In addition, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for fundraising, supervision of student athletes and staff during practices, contests and trips to ensure they represent Clark University in a positive manner; will work collaboratively and collegially with fellow staff members, other duties as assigned (including secondary responsibility). Identify and recruit student athletes who are capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division III level and who are capable of succeeding academically. Develop season practice and game plans. Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken in practice, games and during team travel. Discipline student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies. Work with administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork. Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, NEWMAC, and Clark University policies and procedures; Organize recruiting materials and identify potential prospects; Develop recruiting strategy and maintain contact with recruits. Develop a conditioning program along with practices. Meet with players during the season and conduct post season interviews. Maintain accurate record keeping and transparency within the program. Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Clark University rules and regulations. Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of coaching experience
Knowledge and passion for the sport of women's lacrosse
Possess valid driver's license
CPR, AED and First Aid certifications
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and communicate with student athletes
Commitment and dedication to academic success
Strong organizational and developmental skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to conduct practices and manage game strategy
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Recruiting
Eligibility
Game and practice plans
Budget preparation and monitoring
Scheduling
Supervising and monitoring assistant coaches
Public relations and promotion of the sport, the department and Clark University
Fundraising
Supervision of student athletes and staff during practices, contests and trips
Identify and recruit student athletes capable of competing successfully on the NCAA Division III level and succeeding academically
Develop season practice and game plans
Ensure appropriate safety precautions are taken in practice, games and during team travel
Discipline student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and policies
Work with administrators to stay within fiscal and budgetary guidelines
Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork
Organize and administer the recruiting of prospective student-athletes in accordance with the NCAA, NEWMAC, and Clark University policies and procedures
Organize recruiting materials and identify potential prospects
Develop recruiting strategy and maintain contact with recruits
Develop a conditioning program along with practices
Meet with players during the season and conduct post season interviews
Maintain accurate record keeping and transparency within the program
Comply with all NCAA Division III, NEWMAC and Clark University rules and regulations
Perform other functions as assigned by management