Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

?Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport

? Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety

? Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities

? Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activitieswhen traveling as representatives of the University)

? Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coachincluding:o Prepare daily practice scheduleso Develop a competitive game scheduleo Prepare game planso Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; andon practice and game day coverageo Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator on eligibility of student athletes,practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issueso Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID,administrative assistant, facilities coordinator and athletic trainero Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipmento Plan team banquets/year end awardso Conduct both short and long range planning for all facets of the program

? Contract, direct, and supervise PT (seasonal) assistant coaches

? Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes

? Manage a fiscally sound operating budget

? Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year

? Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits

? Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and WIAC meetings andactivities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community,alumni, media, and general public

? Know and comply with all applicable NCAA and WIAC rules

? All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to: Assistant Vice President and Athletic Director

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budget: financial analyst for Lacrosse operating budget

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

? Great communicator with the ability to lead staff, connect with student athletes andprospective student athletes/recruits

? Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds

? Familiarity with financial management/good practices

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

? Bachelor’s Degree

? 1+ year previous lacrosse coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

? Master’s Degree

? 3+ years college lacrosse coaching experience; or top level club coaching experience

? Previous college recruiting experience

? Familiarity with financial management/good practices

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

? CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

? Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmentalactivities

? Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time

? Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis

? Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon

schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

? This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $53,712.56 per year

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

403(b)

403(b) matching

Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Tuition waiver