Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Chatham University seeks an experienced Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. Chatham's Lacrosse program is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents' Athletics Conference (PAC). The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach has responsibility for the overall development and maintenance of the program.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the University to plan, organize, implement and follow up on an extensive on-going recruiting effort through written, verbal and personal contact with student-athletes and their families.
• Develop and maintain a competitive program while overseeing compliance with NCAA and PAC rules and regulations.
• Oversee the appointments and supervision of the assistant coaches and support staff for the lacrosse program.
• Coordinate athletic planning, program development and assessment that focus on student-athletes' performances, personal and leadership development:
  • Strategically plan and execute scheduling and travel arrangements of games and tournaments.
  • Prepare student-athletes for competition through thorough analysis and breakdown of scheduled conference and non-conference opponents.
  • Develop, recommend and implement specific training/conditioning programs and skills development programs.
  • Recommend and enforce discipline of student-athletes for infractions of rules, regulations and misconduct.
  • Cultivate alumni and other constituents to further goals of the lacrosse program, athletics department, student affairs and Chatham University.
• Oversee budget and resource management for the lacrosse program.
• Coordinate athletic events and programs planned intentionally to enhance campus community and school pride.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are followed at all times.
• Work in coordination with the Director of Athletics, other coaches and staff to support and achieve overall goals established by the athletics department.
• Work with other students, faculty and staff to support the retention of student-athletes and promote teamwork, set high standards, support the academic, personal and leadership development of its students.
• Support University endeavors and the functions of Student Affairs through attendance at University-wide events and the delivery of collaborative initiatives, programmatic support, advice, and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time coaching experience in the college level
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should visit www.chatham.edu/careers and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

All documents should be uploaded in the "Resume" section at the same time at the time of application.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.