USCAA

Fredonia is focused on ensuring that all Fredonia students, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be:

• Skilled (develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge),
• Connected (engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship),
• Creative (demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation), and
• Responsible (activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism).

Job Description:

Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will discharge the following responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse program. This will include recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice and contest preparation and coaching supervision and mentoring of part-time assistant coaches, budgeting, fundraising, planning and supervising all team, and alumni relations.
• Mentor and coach student-athletes and assist student-athletes in the development of lacrosse skills and an understanding of strategies necessary to succeed.
• Assist with sourcing and hiring of an assistant coach to facilitate a competitive lacrosse program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, SUNYAC and Fredonia rules and regulations.
• Participate in committees and provide service to the Department, University and Profession.
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Demonstrated record of successful participation, coaching and recruiting in the sport of lacrosse
  • Demonstrated high level of motivation with strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability, to travel and work a flexible schedule
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the needs of diverse faculty, staff, students, and university community
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues for program growth and enhancement
  • Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to immediately obtain
  • Valid state driver’s license

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Prior experience coaching at the NCAA D3 level

  Interested individuals should apply here.