Head Coach - Lacrosse

Department:

Athletics

Position Overview:

UMBC is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. The Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Softball Program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for planning the annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, managing the program budget and providing for the health and safety of the athletes involved in the program.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $101,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:

• Player development (practice planning and skill instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service)
• Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student athletes
• Overseeing all administrative responsibilities (scheduling, team travel, balancing the budget and hiring, supervising and evaluating assistant coaches)
• Cultivating relationships with alumni and working with Athletics Department staff around fundraising, special events and appearances; and performing other duties as assigned.

It is expected that the successful candidate will abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of head coaching experience at a collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Five (5) years of head coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred
• Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The PICTOR Group is assisting with the search. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to umbcsearch@thepictorgroup.com.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Salary: $101,000 to $114,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-time Type: Regular FL