Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, NCAA

Job Summary

Responsibilities: Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

• Provides leadership and supervision in all aspects of the men’s lacrosse program including, recruitment, retention, academic support, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and community service
• Recruitment of student athletes who meet the College's admission requirements. Meets annual recruitment goals as developed annually by the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director/Admissions Liaison.
• Full participation in monthly staff meetings, attendance at annual open house, Accepted students day and Division III celebration week activities.
• Coordinate and outline a complete recruiting agenda within recruiting budget, to identify quality student athletes.
• Mandatory attendance at all monthly staff meetings, admission open houses and scheduled orientations.
• Ensures compliance with all College, Skyline Conference and NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting and academic monitoring for student-athletes
• Collaborates with the Sports Information Director for the positive promotion of the men’s lacrosse program. 
• Ensures department and College regulations are understood and complied with by student athletes and coaching staff.
• Work closely with the Athletics Department in any fundraising activities that assist with men’s lacrosse program and/or the department in general.
• Represent the College at athletics meetings including Skyline Conference meetings/conference calls and IMCLA coaches’ convention.
• Schedule competitive non-conference game schedule annually
• Monitoring the academic status of student-athletes.
• Coordinate a minimum of two (2) community outreach projects for the promotion of athletics
• Develop and manage an annual operating budget and oversee the purchasing, distribution and collection of all equipment.
• Works closely with the Associate Director of Athletics on long and short-term planning for the men’s lacrosse program
• Hire, supervise and train the Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach(es) and team manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualification and Abilities:
●   Bachelor’s degree
●   Current CPR / AED certification
●   Experience coaching at the collegiate level
●   Strong knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations and recruiting practices
●   Excellent written and oral communication skills
●   Valid driver’s license with proven driving record in good standing
●   Availability on weekends and nights are essential