A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
The Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse is responsible for overseeing all aspects of coaching a highly competitive NCAA lacrosse program. This includes recruiting student athletes, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, coordinating practices, pre and post-game meetings, team strength and conditioning activities, team travel and meal arrangements, monitoring team budgets and promoting events and activities within athletics and the institution.
Department:
Athletics:
Women's Lacrosse Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree plus Collegiate level competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities. Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time. Ability to manage a budget and to be fiscally responsible for the team budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction. Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics. Working knowledge of
NCAA DIII
Womens Lacrosse rules and regulations; the ability to teach critical skills, competitive skills, tactical strategies, and training techniques. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC , and the NCAA . Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff. Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance. Travel is a requirement of this position. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position involves both inside sedentary and work on different playing surfaces while coaching and training student-athletes. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between campuses necessary. Lifting required (i.e., set-up of scorers table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on each campus, organizing and some transportation between campuses is expected.
Essential Functions:
Manage all aspects of a competitive NCAA Womens Lacrosse program. Oversee and supervise assistant coaches and volunteer assistant coaches. Provide leadership for the team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student-athletes skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed. Implement and maintain a quality recruiting program that serves the coaching staff of Stevenson University on both campuses. Coach the Womens Lacrosse team to include: recruitment and supervision of paid and volunteer assistants; scheduling, counseling, equipment inventory, office work, budget preparation, working with sports information staff, public relations staff, student services personnel and athletics staff to ensure quality programs. Travel with the Womens Lacrosse team and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. Develop team policies and procedures for student-athletes and assistant coaches. Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student-athletes. Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software to track recruits, compliance, team and recruit communications. Perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program. Work with the Equipment Manager to help maintain and care for uniforms and equipment. Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis. Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our teams and the community. Work Game Day Admin Coverage as needed. Serve on committees as assigned.
Reports To:
Director of Athletics Work Location:
Owings Mills Position Category:
Staff Position Type:
Full-Time Months/Year:
12
Hrs/Week:
40
FLSA:
Exempt Hiring Salary Range:
Anticipated to be $63,000 - $65,000
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
No To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability jeid-192b2cacfdd03b49a20d9aedad877820
