Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Position Summary
This is a full-time 12 month position and is responsible for coaching managing and directing all aspects of the Gannon University Womens Lacrosse Team. Supervises a full-time assistant coach. The Gannon University Womens Lacrosse Team competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the PSAC . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Recruits quality academic students who are also competitive student-athletes. 2. Schedules all competitive events and competitive facilities. 3. Schedules all practices and practice facilities. 4. Coordinates advanced scheduling with budget approval for all transportation hotel and meal requirements for away contests. 5. Completes all expense reports for all expenses associated with home and away contests. 6. Purchases issues maintains and collects all team uniforms and equipment. 7. Oversees program budget and all related activities. 8. In conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach trains strengthens and develops student-athletes. 9. Monitors and supports all student-athletes in their academic pursuits. 10. Monitors educates and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom during competitions and practices and within campus and community living. 11. Advises administration of any significant accomplishments (athletic academic civic) obtained by any member of the team. 12. Identifies hires and supervises full-time staff volunteer(s) manager(s) and/or student assistant(s). 13. Participates in an annual review of the season with the Athletic Administration. 14. Learns understands and complies with all rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA NCATA and Gannon University. 15. Passes the NCAA educational modules on an annual basis. 16. Develop and implement camps and clinics. 17. Works collaboratively to develop and implement initiatives that support the program alumni engagement development and promotional. 18. Performs other duties related as assigned.

Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy athletic team schedule. WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary with heavier emphasis September through April.

Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS : Education: A Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred. Experience: Successful collegiate-level coaching experience is required. Skills: Must have a working knowledge of NCAA rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Technical expertise of lacrosse skills combined with the ability to effectively supervise strategize teach and coach them; the ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes campus and community members; a willingness and ability to recruit qualified student-athletes to the University a; strong administrative skill set such as prioritization organization and budgeting; ability to work independently and to work under pressure. Licenses and Certifications : A valid drivers license in good standing. Per Gannons Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. Must successfully complete the USA Gymnastics safety course. AED / CPR /First Aid Certified. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.

Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of collegiate coaching experience.

Work Schedule
varies