Once operationalized, responsibilities for this position will include, but not limited to, planning and providing elite instruction and assessment at team practices and competitions, budget maintenance, equipment procurement, scheduling and travel, recruiting of prospective students, assistant coaching staff management and engaging with student-athletes to aid in their academic success, retention and eventual graduation from the University. The inaugural head coach will be charged with all aspects of developing the program for a fall 2027 start, including student-athlete recruitment, equipment procurement and scheduling, while collaborating with athletic department leadership on facility and other programmatic needs.