Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse Ch9959

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse is responsible for the administration of all aspects of a competitive Division I women's lacrosse program including, but not limited to: recruitment of qualified student-athletes with a commitment to academic success and the ability to relate to those student-athletes; scheduling; player development; scouting; budget management; summer sports camps; program promotion and public relations; fundraising; staff oversight; and compliance with Stetson University and NCAA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establish goals and directions for the operation of the program and developing a successful program athletically and academically

• Assume a leadership role in department-wide priorities and initiatives

• Recruit qualified student-athletes for the program and Stetson University

• Supervise all scheduling and traveling arrangements for the program

• Assist in the marketing of the women's lacrosse program, athletic department, and University through required speaking engagements and alumni outreach initiatives

• Cultivate and solicit alumni and donors to financially support the women's lacrosse program

• Manage and adhere to a budget to be determined by the Director of Athletics

• Oversee and manage academic performance of the overall program

• Responsible for the academic achievement, retention, and graduation of each student-athlete on the roster

• Motivate and inspire student-athletes to excel in the classroom and on the field

• Attend functions related to the women's lacrosse program

• Prepare reports and evaluate players

• Manage a cost-effective and administratively efficient women's lacrosse program

• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of Stetson University, the ASUN Conference, and the NCAA

• Perform other site or job-related duties as may be assigned

Required Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication and strong computer skills

• A commitment to the academic goals of Stetson University

• The ability to work effectively with student-athletes, alumni, program boosters, the public, and administrative staff

• The ability to recruit, coach, and teach a wide skill range of athletes the fundamentals and theories of women's lacrosse

• The ability to manage all facets of the women's lacrosse program

• Experience with day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities of leading and supervising a lacrosse program, including but not limited to, implementation of running and workout programs, budget management, professional development, NCAA rules and regulations, organization skills, and supporting the educational goals and ideals of the members of the women's lacrosse program

• Support the University's Mission and Values

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• 2-5 years demonstrated college coaching experience in coaching women's lacrosse

• Possess knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations; and a commitment to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the NCAA and ASUN Conference as required

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University's auto insurance carrier.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate's qualifications include:

• Master's degree

• Ability to lead with integrity and positively influence the lives and athletic careers of the student-athletes on the women's lacrosse team

• Superb organization skills to effectively manage and lead the women's lacrosse program

Work Environment: Duties require: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and extreme cold; physical ability to endure physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule; physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth.

Salary Grade: 7

This position is located at 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL. View the Google Map in full screen.