Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Posting Summary

This is a full-time 12 month position and is responsible for coaching, managing and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Women’s Lacrosse Team. Supervises a full-time assistant coach. The Gannon University Women’s Lacrosse Team competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the PSAC.  
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 
1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes.

2. Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities.

3. Schedules all practices and practice facilities.

4. Coordinates advanced scheduling, with budget approval, for all transportation, hotel, and meal requirements for away contests.

5. Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests.

6. Purchases, issues, maintains, and collects all team uniforms and equipment.

7. Oversees program budget and all related activities.

8. In conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, trains, strengthens, and develops student-athletes.

9. Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits.

10. Monitors, educates, and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom, during competitions and practices, and within campus and community living.

11. Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic, academic, civic) obtained by any member of the team.

12. Identifies, hires, and supervises full-time staff, volunteer(s), manager(s), and/or student assistant(s).

13. Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration.

14. Learns, understands, and complies with all rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA, NCATA, and Gannon University.

15. Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis.

16. Develop and implement camps and clinics.

17. Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program – alumni engagement, development, and promotional.

18. Performs other duties related as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Successful collegiate-level coaching experience is required.

Skills: Must have a working knowledge of NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Technical expertise of lacrosse skills combined with the ability to effectively supervise, strategize, teach, and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes, campus, and community members; a willingness and ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to the University a; strong administrative skill set such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics’ safety course. AED/CPR/First Aid Certified.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.