Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Penn State Schuylkill, located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, is a member of the NAIA Continental Athletic Conference (CAC) and Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), and is accepting applications for the Part Time Head Coach of the Women’s Lacrosse Team.

General Responsibilities:

• Direct the evaluation and recruitment of academically qualified and skilled student-athletes.
• Direct practice and competition coaching.
• Direct pre and post-season coaching, conditioning, and weight training.
• Oversee academic monitoring and the personal development of student-athletes.
• Assist with fundraising efforts in the Athletic department.
• Select and manage volunteer coaches if applicable.
• Arrange weekly practice schedules at pre-determined facilities.
• Provide vision and leadership to create a positive team culture.
• Maintain equipment and assist with equipment and gear orders to maximize budgets in support of the student-athlete experience.
• Work with the Director of Athletics to develop and provide accurate information to maintain the Women’s Lacrosse program marketing, social media, and webpage. Provide feedback for the Director to nominate and select weekly/season conference and national awards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Knowledge of NAIA student-athlete and institutional compliance rules and rules governing the play of various games.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.