Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Saint Joseph's College of Maine seeks an individual for the position of Women's Lacrosse Coach. This person will support the department of Athletics by managing and administering all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse sports program; assuming assigned administrative responsibilities; assisting with home game management.

Primary Duties will include:

• Coaching the sport – stressing fundamentals, leadership, good character and team play. Teaching wellness i.e. - nutrition, conditioning, mental preparation. Preparing for contests through scouting. Structuring a sound practice plan, and monitoring the personal, academic and athletic development of student-athletes

• Mentoring students-athletes – teaching life skills, monitoring the eligibility status and promoting the academic progress and persistence toward graduation

• Managing operations - scheduling, budgeting, fundraising, purchasing and care of equipment, planning and supervision of team travel

• Performing all duties within the parameters of department principles and NCAA legislation

• Organizing and implementing a team compliance program for academics

• Hiring, managing, and reviewing varsity assistant coaches and student workers

• Evaluating recruits for the necessary skills and intellectual abilities needed to succeed as a student-athlete at Saint Joseph’s College

• Working collaboratively with the enrollment management staff, campus partners, faculty, staff and athletics department colleagues to recruit and retain student-athletes

• Develop and achieve annual and long-term enrollment targets for sport program

• Monitor the eligibility status and promote the academic progress of student-athletes

• Assist with administration of select fall and winter home games; to include setup, greeting of officials and visiting teams, monitoring fans and game staff

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• At least three (3) years college coaching or varsity high school coaching preferred.

• Experience recruiting and retaining student-athletes required.

Supervision and Scheduling Demands:

Receives minimal supervision, meets on a regular basis with the AVP/CARO. This is a FT 11-month position.  Evening, nighttime, and weekend hours are required through attending athletic contests and campus events.  Weekly/daily schedule will be determined by game schedule and intramural schedule -- to be regularly reviewed and determined with AVP/CARO.