• Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

    Utica University (Utica, NY)


    Position Information

    **Job Title** Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

    **Posting Number** S00561

    **Position Type** Full Time

    **Hours/Schedule** Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required

    **Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

    **Date Position Available** 06/01/2025

    **Posted Salary** $60,450 per year

    **FLSA Status** Exempt

    **Benefits Eligible** Yes

    **If yes, please select:** All Benefits

     

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Oversee all facets of a NCAA Division III intercollegiate varsity sports program including recruiting, organizing and planning of practices, game strategies, fundraising and monitoring academic progress.

     

    **Location** Utica, NY

    Application Deadline

    *Full consideration by*:

    **Open Until Filled** No

    Major Responsibilities

    Understanding of, and adherence to, the Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations.

     

    Recruit and retain prospective student-athletes giving them an opportunity to compete, and better themselves as student-athletes and individuals.

     

    Plan and run daily practices sessions to ensure players are organized and prepared for games

     

    Provide leadership to ensure that student-athletes have a positive experience, and monitor student-athletes’ academic success, providing direction when necessary.

     

    Manage equipment usage (distribution and collection), order and maintain uniforms, balls, screens etc. Assist Athletic Director with game scheduling, transportation, and work with Sports Information department to ensure statistics and publications are accurate and updated.

     

    Manage allocated budget.

     

    Contribute time and assistance to team and department fundraising.

     

    Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc.for out of state licenses. Will be required to attend van training annually.

     

    Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

     

    May be required to perform other secondary duties as assigned such as teaching a physical education class or game management.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

    **Supervises** Oversee assistant coach and team managers May oversee assigned work-study students

     

    Education & Experience Qualifications

     

    Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

     

    3-5 years college coaching experience

     

    Must possess a strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

     

    Must be certified in first aid, CPR and AED.

     

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

     

    Working knowledge of women’s collegiate lacrosse

     

    Interpersonal communication skills

     

    Ability to work with diversified group

     

    Strong organizational skills

     

    Must be willing to travel

     

    Must possess a valid driver’s license

    Applicant Documents Instructions

    **Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

     

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

     

    Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

    independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

    college study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than

     

    seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

     

    veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to

     

    welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

     

    professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    3. HigherEdJobs.com

    4. InsideHigherEd.com

    5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    6. Ithaca Journal

    7. Personal Referral

    8. Utica University Website

    9. Albany Times Union

    10. Binghamton Press & Sun

    11. careerbuilders.com

    12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    14. Elmira Star Gazette

    15. Utica University Online Employment Website

    16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    18. Indeed.com

    19. Current Utica University Employee

    20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

    21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    22. Twitter

    23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

    24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

    28. Facebook

    29. Job Fair

    30. Search Firm

    31. NCAA

    32. PRISM Network

    33. HBCU Connect

    34. DiverseJobs

    35. Other

    36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    2. Cover Letter

    3. Three Professional References with Contact Information

    Optional Documents

    1. Letter of Reference #1