Men's Lacrosse Head coach

Illinois Institute of Technology•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Men's Lacrosse Head Coach is responsible for the leadership, administration, and coaching of a college men's Lacrosse team. This role involves recruiting quality student athletes, organizing and planning practices, implementing game strategies, scouting, scheduling, budgeting, and planning team travel in compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The position also includes a second duty assigned by the Director of Athletics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, project a positive professional image, and be enthusiastically engaged in creating a positive experience for student-athletes. Experience recruiting highly academically qualified student athletes is essential. This position provides limited customer service to internal customers and no customer service to external customers. Evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and two years of experience coaching Men's Lacrosse required.
Strong recruiting, communication and organizational skills are all required.
Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to follow all policies in place by the university and athletic department.
Must project a positive professional image and be enthusiastically engaged in creating a positive experience for student-athletes.
Experience recruiting highly academically qualified student athletes is a must.
Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.
Evening and weekend work is required.
No additional licenses or certifications are required.
May be required to stand for long periods and must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
The position requires long periods of standing approximately 50% of the time as well as administration of office duties 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants with experience at the NCAA Division III level.
master's degree
3-5 years of experience of collegiate coaching experience preferred.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with little direction or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the University, Department of Athletics, as well as the rules and regulations of the NAAC Conference and NCAA.
Recruit and retain highly qualified student athletes.
Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects.
Work closely with admissions department to ensure selection of appropriate student athletes.
Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate.
Initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies.
Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations.
Develop and implement strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.
Arrange team travel, lodging and transportation arrangements within specified budget.
Provide a complete travel itinerary to director of athletics prior to each overnight trip.
Ensure that the team dresses appropriately when traveling.
Assist with approved fundraising activities as requested.
All team fundraising efforts must be approved by the Director of athletics after fund raising proposal form has been completed.
Assist in attempts to increase interest in the sport and attendance at competitions.
Work with The Director of Athletics in developing and articulating to student athletes the departmental and team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standards of behavior.
Enforce policies and procedures outlined in student athlete handbook, team rules and apply appropriate disciplinary action.
Ensure the safety of student athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletic equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport.
Submit requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to the Director for facilities and operations.
Assure that sport camps related to the sport program adhere to all rules and regulations related to scheduling and NCAA procedures.
Review and clearly understand all sections of department employee handbook. All department employees are accountable for following this document.
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Supervises assistant coach(es) and one student employee.
Maintain Budget