Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach should build a sense of community and enthusiasm around the program by engaging the student body, alumni, parents, and fans. Strong relational skills with internal and external constituents are critical. This position coordinates all phases of the program.

Job Duties:

• Understand and comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Div III, Rhodes College, SAA (Southern Athletic Conference) and Rhodes College Athletics, working with compliance office to make sure programs and student-athletes are complying with all rules and regulations regarding compliance issues. All athletic staff should score a minimum score of 75 on the NCAA Rules Test.
• Complete all credit card reconciliations, email correspondence and returning of phone calls in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as directed.
• Develop teams which are competitive within the conference, region and nationally by maximizing the student-athletes talents while also teaching and promoting teamwork while supporting the educational goals of individual student-athletes by demonstrating a coaching philosophy which encourages those goals and promoting an environment conducive to both.
• Inventory, manage and update equipment and assist with management of all game and practice facilities utilized by the team and department.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must have lacrosse coaching experience at either the high school or college level.
• Must communicate effectively with all types of people and establish and maintain a strong working relationship with students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and other college personnel.
• Must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.