Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and build a positive team culture committed to the welfare of our student-athletes, a positive representation of the college, academic excellence, citizenship, and competitive success.
• Practice organization, planning, scheduling, preparation, and execution.
• Develop and implement specific training and skill development programs.
• Prepare the team for competitions including; scouting reports, meetings, and instruction.
• Develop and implement appropriate in-competition coaching techniques and strategies.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
• Maintain roster sizes in accordance with agreed upon maximum and minimum roster ranges.
• Provide support, oversight, assistance, to student-athletes with regards to academic performance, planning, and success.
• Meet department standards for academic success.
• Effectively manage all aspects of the program’s budget including the purchase of all athletic equipment and supplies, and the management of the programs travel and recruiting budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor, assistant coaches, student-assistants, and student managers.
• Schedule all non-traditional and traditional competitions and practices.
• Develop, recommend, and enforce appropriate levels of discipline, behavior, rules, regulations, and conduct.
• Serve as team spokesman and appropriately represent the program and the college on campus and in the community.
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies—Juniata College Athletics, Juniata College, Landmark Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association.
• Participate in overall administration of the Athletics Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues.
• This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees, and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising, and/or promotional events.
• Serve as game/event manager as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience with NCAA Division III athletics.
• Proven ability to recruit and retain student-athletes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to manage a budget and oversee the procurement of athletic equipment and supplies.
• Ability to develop and implement effective training and skill development programs.
• Ability to maintain a positive team culture and foster a commitment to academic excellence.
• Ability to effectively manage and enforce appropriate levels of discipline, behavior, rules, regulations, and conduct.
• Ability to represent the program and the college on campus and in the community.
• Ability to ensure compliance with NCAA and other governing body rules and regulations.