Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Location : Hickory, North Carolina

Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, NC) a proud member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference, seeks qualified candidates for its head women’s lacrosse coach vacancy. This position directs the development, organization and management of all phases of the women’s lacrosse program. Recruiting, retaining and graduating qualified student-athletes, as well as applying effective coaching, mentoring techniques and player development strategies that result in successful competition, is the primary purpose of this position.

Duties and tasks

• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the women’s lacrosse program in the planning, organizing and coaching of the team; ensure compliance with the university, conference and NCAA policies and regulations.
• Direct the women’s lacrosse staff and team in preparing analyses of opponent teams; analyze opponents' game statistics and technical data and prepare game plans accordingly.
• Counsel team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consult with University administration and faculty to resolve problems required.
• Develop and supervise the women’s lacrosse coaching staff in recruiting new players; determine recipients of women’s lacrosse scholarships per University admissions policies and NCAA DII rules and conference policies.
• Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds.
• Direct various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance evaluation, merit recommendations, mentoring and delegation of responsibilities.
• Study, evaluate and implement innovations in women’s lacrosse strategy and player development.
• Represent the Lenoir-Rhyne University athletic department in professional, civic and alumni events.
• Develop and execute an annual fundraising strategy for the women’s lacrosse program in coordination with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations to increase revenues and enhance the student-athlete experience.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein, as assigned by University administration, if mutually agreeable.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Bachelors degree
• Collegiate-level coaching experience with a general understanding of NCAA DII rules with a preference for head coaching experience
• Demonstration of successful collegiate recruiting experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a culture of excellence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

While completing the application process, candidates will be prompted to submit a letter of application and a resume (including the names and addresses of three references) at the following link: https://www.lr.edu/work-at-lr . The application letter should discuss specifically how one’s professional experiences and perspectives related to the needs of the position and of Lenoir-Rhyne University. The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed at: http://www.lr.edu/about . Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions or inquiries regarding the position or the search process should be directed to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at Kurt.patberg@mammothconsulted.com .

Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with 53 undergraduate degree programs and over 30 graduate degree programs. With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, LR enrolls more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students and has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth. Additionally, LR awards more than $22 million in merit scholarships, and nearly 99 percent of our students are awarded financial aid. LR’s main campus is located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town with a population of over 40,000, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered. The University also offers graduate degree programs on its campuses in Asheville, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is also located in Columbia. The LR community strives to support an inclusive campus that promotes a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment. LR students can participate in more than 70 clubs and student organizations designed to develop a sense of self-worth, responsibility, and accountability and engage students in active service to the world. Known as the Bears, the University’s athletic teams have been a longstanding source of pride and a vital part of student life. LR’s NCAA Division II athletic program includes 23 intercollegiate athletic teams, 11 for men and 12 for women, which compete in the South Atlantic Conference.

Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes a diverse campus open to people from all religious backgrounds. It is an EOA/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.