Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Elms College

Job Title:  Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach;  Intramurals Assistant and Equipment Room

Department:  Athletics

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Job Summary: 

The Head Men's Lacrosse Coach is primarily responsible for coaching and recruiting for the men's lacrosse program, and a secondary athletic duty to be assigned but could include the following:  intramurals, event management, strength and conditioning and equipment room. This position requires excellent role modeling, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervises assistant coaches, student labor, and event management staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of the men's lacrosse program

Establishes overall goals for the program, organizes practices, and is responsible for game management

Recruits and attends Admissions events

Serves as a role model for STUDENT-athletes

Complies with campus, Department, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Manages program budget

Serves as intramural assistant

Works in equipment room

Other duties to be assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proven ability to relate to STUDENT-athletes, academic community, student body, off-campus constituents, professional colleagues, and the general public.

Highly effective recruiting strategies and skills along with proven administrative and organizational abilities.

Ability to use software and standard office equipment

Valid driver's license required.

CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree and collegiate level coaching preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Use of general office equipment in an office setting. Requires an equal amount of standing, sitting, Walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions. Requires ability to travel between buildings with exposure to inclement weather conditions. 

Elms College’s diversity statement embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing “the love of neighbor without distinction” and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.

Elms College seeks applicants who demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity and inclusion and have experience working with diverse groups, proven through educational background, professional development and lived experience. For faculty positions, application materials must include a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service. For staff positions, applicants are strongly encouraged to address past and/or potential contributions to diversity.

Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.