Director of Lacrosse Operations - 502462

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Director of Lacrosse Operations - 502462

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing all operational tasks related to the men's lacrosse program. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to practice and game day operations, Social Media, recruiting, budgeting, team travel and providing a positive collegiate experience for student-athletes. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of Lacrosse Operations - 502462

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing all operational tasks related to the men's lacrosse program. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to practice and game day operations, Social Media, recruiting, budgeting, team travel and providing a positive collegiate experience for student-athletes. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate, or oversee the coordination of, all aspects of team travel. Ensure all transportation, lodging, and meal needs are covered for the team and staff. This includes traveling with the team to all team competitions and acting as the team liaison for all outside contacts. 
• Act as the liaison for men’s lacrosse programs with all other athletic department personnel including facility management, the business office, communications, marketing, ticket office, compliance, strength & conditioning, the equipment room, and academic support. 

• Monitor w/the head coach all aspects of the budget for the program. 

  • Work with the equipment room to purchase all team apparel and equipment.
  • Purchase office supplies, audio visual equipment, and other items necessary for program success.
  • Operate within the budgets provided for team travel, recruiting and other entertainment.

• Manage the video editing operation by maintaining the film exchange program and assisting the coaches with the editing of game film. 

• Coordinate all social and new media initiatives in conjunction with the Athletic Communication unit.

• Assist the coaching staff with recruiting organization by maintaining the recruiting database, coordinating recruiting travel and organizing all itineraries for on campus recruiting visits. 

• Assist w/planning and coordinating all team functions as well as any functions with alumni, donors and/or fans.

• Manage all aspects of the student managers by hiring them, providing continuous training and daily supervision. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to perform accurate detail-oriented work, the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population and strong interpersonal skills are required
• A thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of social media is preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate student-athletes is required.
• Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required and a Master’s degree is preferred for the position.
• Experience working with lacrosse programs or collegiate athletic departments required

WORK HOURS:

• Full-time, exempt position
• This position is limited term and will not exceed five years
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs./day; 38.75 hrs./week
• Nights, weekends, and travel as needed during season

ABOUT UR :

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE 

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