Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

St. Thomas University
Miami, Florida
Full Time

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Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to the womens lacrosse program. Responsibilities include planning and organizing all aspects of womens lacrosse operations including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training and conditioning, practice and game strategies, budgeting, fundraising, participation in marketing and promotions programs and community outreach, and supervision of assistant coaches. This position requires a strong commitment to the athletes academic success, adherence to the athletic, university, and NAIA rules and regulations, and support for the philosophy, goals and mission of the university and its athletic program.

Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred.
Previous womens lacrosse college coaching preferred with knowledge of lacrosse intercollegiate rules and regulations and the ability to supervise players.
Successful head coaching experience at high school (at least 6 years) and/or collegiate level (at least 3 years).
Success working with diverse student populations. Position requires travel and irregular work hours demanding a willingness to work a flexible schedule and commit to evenings/weekends/holidays for games.
Responsible for over $1,000 cash.
Experience with college athletic recruiting with the use of financial aid and admissions policies. Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of position skills, teaching methods, strategy and motivational methods.
Ability to teach technical aspects of sport.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise critical human relation skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the university community.
Successful experience in relating to high school coaches as it pertains to recruitment.
Valid Florida drivers license required to drive students using university and/or leased vans. Computer skills.
First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
Occasional exposure to health and accident hazards or risks.
Tasks may occasionally involve potential contact with bloodborne pathogens.
Physical demands will require incumbent to be in good physical shape in terms of practices and games.
Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry equipment and/or materials weighing up to 50 lbs. for short distances.