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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