Head Coach Women's Lacrosse

SUMMARY:

Lawrence Technological University, an NAIA Institution and member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for a dynamic Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This position will report to the Director of Athletics.

The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach supports the mission of the college by leading and managing all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program while integrating data analytics to optimize performance, strategy, and recruitment of talented student-athletes and retaining them, as well as overseeing team practices and games, fostering a positive team culture, manage operating budgets, and ensuring the overall success and growth of the program.

The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach provides the strategic oversight, supervision, guidance, and leadership to the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coaches. They will serve as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act. JOB DUTIES:

Evaluate, recruit, coach and mentor qualified student-athletes and prepare the team for a full intercollegiate women’s lacrosse experience.

Use tools like Hudl to assess team and individual performance, develop tailored training plans, and identify key improvement areas.

Oversee all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program operations, including, but not limited to, the development and management of all part-time, volunteer, and student assistant coaching staff, ensuring adherence to the program’s competitive vision.

Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan for the entire women’s lacrosse staff, ensuring a robust and competitive roster from local, regional, and national landscape. Utilize performance data and analytics to identify and attract talented student-athletes who align with the program’s goals.

Ensure a culture of compliance around all NAIA, WHAC, and Lawrence Technological rules and regulations and ensure all coaching staff members and student-athletes do the same.

Oversee student-athlete academic progress, be available for consultation/support for studentathletes and direct student-athletes to the appropriate academic professionals to ensure academic success.

Enhance program visibility. Represent program at alumni, community, and fundraising events, providing data-driven insights to highlight team achievements.

Develop yearly, non-conference, game schedules to ensure high-level competition in preparation post-season.

Select and purchase all equipment necessary to ensure a competitive women’s lacrosse program while being fiscally responsible.

Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and other coaches to work on a on field schedule that works for everyone.

Work closely with Yellowflag Productions and our Athletic Communications Director to develop a media plan and be available for interviews and speaking engagements to internal and external constituents

Serve on departments and campus-wide committees as requested, as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of full, part-time, graduate assistants, and volunteer coaches