Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

Penn State University; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in collegiate athletics is seeking a dynamic Head Men's Lacrosse Coach to lead the new NCAA Division III varsity program. This exciting role involves developing and implementing all aspects of the lacrosse program, including coaching, recruiting, budgeting, and compliance with NCAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in athletics, a passion for coaching, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in sports and education, and make a significant impact on student-athletes' lives and their athletic careers.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience.
• Experience in coaching and managing athletic programs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the NCAA Division III men's lacrosse program.
• Recruit and retain prospective student athletes while ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate practice planning and skill development for the team.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Budget Management

Compliance with NCAA rules

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

Apply locations Penn State Harrisburg time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id REQ_0000065715

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Harrisburg Athletics is seeking candidates for the position of Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight and operation of the College’s new NCAA Division III varsity intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, including all aspects of coaching, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, fundraising and managing the intercollegiate program within the policies and principles of Penn State University and the NCAA.

The Coach/Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Compliance with University policies, state laws, including those pertaining to required clearances, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Oversight of the activities of assistant coaches, staff, boosters, and student athletes to verify compliance, with a mandate to self-report violations.

• Identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and retaining prospective student athletes.

• Coordinating practice planning, skill development and designing coaching strategies.

• Providing support for the coordination and execution of the athletic programs.

• Assisting with the supervision and training of athletic programming staff; developing employee manuals and implementing training programs and/or internships.

• Assisting with the implementation of marketing and advertising plans for programs; presenting materials for camps, clinics, public speaking, and/or special events.

• Adhering to general and program-specific safety policies, including the communication and enforcement of safety practices; maintaining certifications.

• Suggesting items for purchase in support of athletic programming.

• Ensuring proper use of sports-related equipment and report issues; assisting with equipment inventory and maintenance.

• Adhering to and supporting work unit’s strategic plan and adhere to established programming budget within University guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires the following clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $35,600.00 - $500,000.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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