Head Women's Lacrosse Coach - Lead, Recruit & Develop Athletes

University of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a Head Coach to lead its Women's Lacrosse program. The temporary, 10-month appointment runs from July 1 through April 30. The salary is $3,500 for the full appointment.

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach oversees coaching, recruitment, team administration, student-athlete development, travel, and compliance with UMA policies. Responsibilities include planning practices, coaching lacrosse, recruiting, promoting a positive team environment, monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience coaching women's lacrosse.
• Ability to recruit and supervise student athletes.
• Ability to create a positive and educational athletic experience.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise team practices and games.
• Coach and instruct student athletes in lacrosse skills, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Recruit prospective student athletes for the program.
• Promote a positive team environment that supports student athlete growth and development.
• Monitor student athletes' academic progress and support their success through weekly in-season study halls and referral to appropriate student resources.
• Submit team rosters and other required information to the Athletic Director for eligibility review.
• Assist with collecting required student athlete documentation.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding schedules, travel, contests, awards, recruitment, fundraising, and budget matters.
• Transport student athletes to and from games as needed.
• Report scores, statistics, injuries, and other required information accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate publicity efforts with the Athletics office.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety protocols and University and departmental policies.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting

Team administration

Student-athlete development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a Head Coach to lead its Women's Lacrosse program. The temporary, 10-month appointment runs from July 1 through April 30. The salary is $3,500 for the full appointment.

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach oversees coaching, recruitment, team administration, student-athlete development, travel, and compliance with UMA policies. Responsibilities include planning practices, coaching lacrosse, recruiting, promoting a positive team environment, monitoring