Job Description

General Summary of Position:

The Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse organizes, conducts and supervises all aspects of a Division I Men’s Lacrosse team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:

1. Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the men’s intercollegiate lacrosse program to include:

• Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
• Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
• Scouting of future opponents
• Preparing for and implementing game strategies
• Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within men’s lacrosse program
• Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes

2. Oversee administrative functions within the men’s intercollegiate lacrosse program:

• Participating in conference and NCAA meetings
• Adhering to all conference and NCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate lacrosse program
• Preparing information relevant to budgeting, equipment needs, and program concerns

3. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the men’s intercollegiate lacrosse program by:

• Assigning responsibilities to assistant coaches
• Supervising all aspects of work performance of assistant coaches

4. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:

• Providing assistance with departmental fund-raising.
• Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.
• Serving in public relations capacities as needed.
• Encouraging staff and student-athletes to participate in community outreach activities.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years successful experience in lacrosse coaching, recruiting and administration in a college or university setting
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare
• Commitment to ensure compliance with all NCAA and University rules and regulations

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a Non-Unit, Professional position in Head Coach range H4A. Anticipated salary based on range. Formal range: Minimum: $92,000 25th quartile: $103,500 Midpoint: $115,000 75th quartile: $126,500 and Maximum: $138,000

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a background and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.