Head Coach - Men's Lacrosse

University of Massachusetts

Lowell, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Athletics, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Lacrosse, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, NCAA Regulations, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Request for Information (RFI), University/School Regulations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lowell, MA
POSTED
13 days ago

General Summary of Position:

The Head Coach of Men's Lacrosse organizes, conducts and supervises all aspects of a Division I Men's Lacrosse team within the parameters designated by the university, the America East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Essential Job Duties:

  1. Oversee all aspects of the student athlete development and performance of the men's intercollegiate lacrosse program to include:
  • Organizing, recruitment/evaluation of student-athletes
  • Conducting and supervising practices and player conditioning
  • Scouting of future opponents
  • Preparing for and implementing game strategies
  • Providing appropriate leadership, direction and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within men's lacrosse program
  • Creating a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes
  1. Oversee administrative functions within the men's intercollegiate lacrosse program:
  • Participating in conference and NCAA meetings
  • Adhering to all conference and NCAA rules/requirements relevant to the conduct of the intercollegiate lacrosse program
  • Preparing information relevant to budgeting, equipment needs, and program concerns
  1. Provide supervision and direction to the staff of the men's intercollegiate lacrosse program by:
  • Assigning responsibilities to assistant coaches
  • Supervising all aspects of work performance of assistant coaches
  1. Participate in promotional and public relations to advance athletic programs by:
  • Providing assistance with departmental fund-raising.
  • Representing the Department of Athletics at designated University, departmental and community functions.
  • Serving in public relations capacities as needed.
  • Encouraging staff and student-athletes to participate in community outreach activities.

Promote the University's commitment to customer service by:

  • Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
  • Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
  • Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

  1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
  • Occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree

Experience:

  • 5 to 7 years successful experience in lacrosse coaching, recruiting and administration in a college or university setting
  • Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare
  • Commitment to ensure compliance with all NCAA and University rules and regulations

Additional Considerations:

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and public relations skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a Non-Unit, Professional position in Head Coach range H4A. Anticipated salary based on range. Formal range: Minimum: $92,000 25th quartile: $103,500 Midpoint: $115,000 75th quartile: $126,500 and Maximum: $138,000

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a background and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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