Head Coach Women's Lacrosse

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan and matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Hamline University is seeking a Day-to-Day Lacrosse Head Coach to provide leadership and administrative direction for the lacrosse program. The role involves coaching, program planning, and recruiting student athletes while upholding university policies and NCAA/WIAC rules.

The successful candidate will educate players on health, teamwork and safety, set professional standards, and collaborate with athletic staff to ensure competitive schedules and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ year of lacrosse coaching experience or competitive college play.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and instruct student athletes in lacrosse training.
• Instruct athletes on health, teamwork and safety.
• Lead program planning, game scheduling and practice planning.
• Manage budgets and office hours; recruit prospective athletes.
• Coordinate with athletic trainers and compliance staff.
• Lead long-range program development and event planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Diversity sensitivity

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and also includes recruiting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport
• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety
• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to administer program as head coach including:
  • Prepare daily practice schedules
  • Develop a competitive game schedule
  • Prepare game plans
  • Collaborate with the athletic trainers on injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; and on practice and game day coverage
  • Collaborate with in-house NCAA compliance coordinator on eligibility of student athletes, practice and game schedules, and any hardship requests (if necessary) due to medical issues
  • Prepare and submit all required pre-season and end-of-season forms to the SID, administrative assistant, facilities coordinator and athletic trainer
  • Organize and maintain accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment
  • Plan team banquets/year end awards
  • Conduct both short and long range planning for all facets of the program
• Contract, direct, and supervise PT (seasonal) assistant coaches
• Determine strategy, identify and actively recruit prospective student athletes
• Manage a fiscally sound operating budget
• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year
• Maintain an office space suitable for hosting recruits
• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff and WIAC meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media, and general public
• Know and comply with all applicable NCAA and WIAC rules
• All other duties as requested

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to: Assistant Vice President and Athletic Director

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the following budget: financial analyst for Lacrosse operating budget

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Great communicator with the ability to lead staff, connect with student athletes and prospective student athletes/recruits
• Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Familiarity with financial management/good practices

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year previous lacrosse coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years college lacrosse coaching experience; or top level club coaching experience
• Previous college recruiting experience
• Familiarity with financial management/good practices

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities
• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis
• Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt position, 12 months a year
• Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range: $53,712.56 per year
• Full-Time Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver