Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

The Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. Joining a dedicated team of educators, the successful candidate will strive to promote student success both on and off the field.

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and development for the men’s lacrosse team to support student-athletes in the areas of athletic competition skills, conditioning, personal development and professional growth.
• Attend and serve as head coach at all scheduled team practices, competitions, and additional team functions/events.
• Motivate students and staff to participate in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among student-athletes, coaches, and other intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Provide training necessary through skills and conditioning to enable students to compete safely and competitively.
• Develop a comprehensive and systematic recruitment plan with a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified student-athletes.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching a successful intercollegiate athletics program or equivalent experience required.
• Experience successfully recruiting student-athletes.
• Fundamental understanding of sport skills, training, and strategies for high-level competition required.
• Commitment to supporting students from underrepresented groups, including students from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, first-generation-to-college students, and low-income students.