Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

The Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at SUNY Oswego is responsible for development and management of a successful NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse program. Consistent with SUNY Oswego's, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics mission and strategic priorities, the head coach will provide visionary leadership for staff, coaches, and student-athletes, manage program budget and follow department cost containment measures, recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse populations, and ensure compliance with SUNYAC or affiliated conference, NCAA, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall leadership of the men's lacrosse program.
• Work within the mission of SUNY Oswego, Division of Student Affairs, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide a competitive, unique, and memorable collegiate athletic experience for student-athletes.
• Support SUNY Oswego, Student Affairs, and IAs commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Recruit and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes within the scope of the SUNYAC or affiliated conference, NCAA, and institution guidelines, as well as, reaching annual recruitment and retention goals.
• Develop a recruitment philosophy that reflects recruitment of student-athletes from geographically and demographically diverse populations. Develop positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners to assist in the recruitment process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree by time of appointment.
• 1-3 years of previous Collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, wellness-related, and student success programming.
• Strong background in all aspects of men's lacrosse.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.