Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
- Employer
- Northwood University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 26, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Physical Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
Northwood University is seeking a Head Coach for the sport of Women’s Lacrosse. This is a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure position. The successful candidate will have the skill set to build the program in its first year as a NCAA division II member. The University is a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and sponsors 20 Division II varsity sports.
The head coach is responsible for management and administration of all phases of a varsity intercollegiate sports program and team, within the guidelines, rules and regulations established by the university, Great Midwest Conference, and NCAA.
Essential duties and responsibilities
The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for:
Ø supervision and development of student-athletes
Ø recruiting student-athletes
Ø monitoring academic progress of student-athletes
Ø athletic financial aid distribution
Ø game and practice preparation and management
Ø community and alumni relations
Ø community service
Ø physical conditioning of student-athletes
Ø budget management
Ø making travel arrangements
Ø administrative duties including timely completion of required paperwork
Ø fund-raising
Ø overseeing coaching staff
Ø adherence to NCAA, GMAC and Northwood University rules, regulations, and policies
Ø other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
Expectations
We expect Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to …
Ø Field a competitive team that challenges for GMAC championships and for post-season play
Ø Meet required roster size numbers
Ø Recruit quality student-athletes who can compete academically, athletically, and have strong character
Ø Oversee and monitor academic success of team members
Ø Involve team in community service
Ø Represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner on-campus and in the community
Ø Require team members to represent Northwood in a professional, positive manner
Ø Provide opportunities and promote leadership skills for team members
Ø Conduct program with integrity and within NCAA, GMAC and university rules
Ø Seek continuous improvement in all areas of athletic program through evaluation of all processes
Ø Seek to integrate general education and business specific offerings and combine them with life impacting experiences in the athletic arena to ensure a well-rounded, positive experience for student-athletes
Minimum qualifications
We expect Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to have …
Ø Bachelor’s degree
Ø Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Ø Previous coaching experience
Northwood University has an institutional philosophy which emphasizes free enterprise in a context of limited government and individual responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong attraction to the mission and core values of Northwood University. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University’s outcomes at www.northwood.edu/aboutus/ .
Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement benefits; generous leave plan; flex spending plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.
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