Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number NA01335

Position Information

Position Title Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse State Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Staff Job Family Athletic Coaching, Training, and Program Management Position Overview

Marquette University, which includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, is a Catholic, Jesuit institution in an urban setting. It enrolls approximately 11,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. There are 1,600 faculty and staff members. Our mission is to strive for excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and service to others in the Jesuit tradition, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the purpose of intercollegiate athletics is to provide a quality program which will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes; encourage them to complete their college degrees; foster the elements of integrity, sportsmanship and fair play; promote physical fitness, sports participation and athletics excellence; provide scholarships for a selected number of young people to secure a college education; engender school spirit among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends; enhance the name of Marquette University; provide entertainment to spectators; and generate revenues to help defray the costs of the athletics program. This is to be done within the stated policies of Marquette University, the Big East Conference and the NCAA.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Coach and prepare players for competition and to motivate and provide guidance and assistance to all members of the team

2.Attend all practice and intercollegiate contests.

3.Recruit and select new student-athletes whose academic abilities and character are compatible with Marquette educational purpose.

4.Recommend the assignment of the amount of grant-in-aid for each student-athlete within the guidelines and limits available, presenting completed information to the Executive Associate Athletics Director-Compliance for final approval.

5.Assess and ensure the eligibility of the student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, BIG EAST Conference and Marquette University rules.

6.Assure the continued oversight of academic admissions and performance of student-athletes through to graduation, incorporating especially the assistance as needed of Admissions and the College Dean's Offices via the Athletics Academic Services office.

7.Prepare a competitive men's lacrosse schedule within established University parameters and in coordination with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

8.Organize travel arrangements for all men's lacrosse contests in coordination with the University and department travel policies and official travel agent.

9.Establish guidelines and policies for training of men's lacrosse student-athletes in coordination with the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

10. Work with other lacrosse coaches to establish an annual budget within the parameters established by the University and the Associate Athletics Director-Internal Operations.

11. Assist with the selection, purchase and maintenance of inventory of equipment and uniforms. 12. Promote men's lacrosse and Marquette, working directly with Media Relations, marketing staff and media where appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous men's lacrosse collegiate coaching experience at the Division I collegiate level preferred. Strong interpersonal skills desired. Values compatible with and supportive of Marquette's mission as a culturally diverse, Catholic Jesuit University desirable.

Department Intercollegiate Athletics Posting Date 05/08/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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• Do you have a bachelor's degree?

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• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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