Head Coach Women's Lacrosse - University of Mount Saint Vincent

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other. The Men’s and Women’s Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization and administration of the Men’s and Women’s program

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students. The Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization and administration of the Women’s Lacrosse program.  This is a part-time position.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provides leadership and supervision in all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program including, recruitment, retention, academic support, practice preparation, game strategy, alumni development, fundraising and community service 
• Recruitment of student athletes who meet the University’s admission requirements. Meets annual recruitment goals as developed annually by the Director of Athletics 
• Coordinate and outline a complete recruiting agenda to identify quality student athletes. This should include names of players, high school visits, coaching contacts, personal contacts, attendance at showcases and tournaments, telephone and email contacts and campus visits 
• Mandatory attendance at all Admission open houses and scheduled orientations 
• Ensures compliance with all College, Skyline Conference and NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting and academic monitoring for student-athletes 
• Collaborates with the Sports Information Director for the positive promotion of the softball program. Areas included should be individual and team statistics, media guides, reports to NCAA, Skyline Conference, individual accolades on and off the field and website updates 
• Ensures department and University regulations are understood by and complied with by student athletes and coaching staff 
• Work closely with the Athletics Department in any fundraising activities that will directly impact the softball program or the department in general 
• Represent the University at athletics meetings pertaining to Women’s Lacrosse; including Skyline Conference meetings and national conventions 
• Coordinate a minimum of two (2) community outreach projects for the promotion of UMSV athletics 
• Develop an annual operating budget and oversee the purchasing, distribution and collection of all equipment 
• Display a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct as per the NCAA Constitution 
• Works closely with Director of Athletics on long and short-term planning for the Women’s Lacrosse program 
• Supervises and trains the Assistant Coach 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization 
• Knowledge of NCAA, conference and College rules and regulations 
• Previous successful coaching and playing experience on the College or High School level 
• Ability to work effectively with all College personnel, students, and the community 
• Evening and weekend hours are essential 
• Must have a valid driver's license 

Benefits

The allotted annual stipend for this position is $18,000.