Head Women's Lacrosse

General Description of the Position

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Delaware State University leads all aspects of the women's lacrosse program, overseeing recruitment, training, game strategy, and program administration.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions

General Description of the Position

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Delaware State University leads all aspects of the women's lacrosse program, overseeing recruitment, training, game strategy, and program administration.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions
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The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Recruitment: Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and recruit talented student-athletes to join the women's lacrosse program.
2. Training: Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance the team's skills, conditioning, and performance.
3. Game Strategy: Analyze opponents, develop game plans, and make in-game adjustments to maximize team success.
4. Player Development: Provide individualized coaching and feedback to student-athletes to improve their skills and performance.
5. Program Administration: Manage all aspects of the women's lacrosse program, including scheduling, budget management, compliance with NCAA regulations, and alumni relations.
6. Academic Support: Support the academic success of student-athletes, monitoring their progress and providing resources for academic support.
7. Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach activities, promoting the women's lacrosse program and fostering positive relationships with alumni, donors, and the community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities: 1. Lacrosse Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in lacrosse, including coaching techniques, game strategies, and player development. 2. Recruitment Skills: Ability to identify and recruit talented student-athletes to the university's women's lacrosse program. 3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, colleagues, and stakeholders. 4. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and motivate student-athletes. 5. Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage schedules, travel arrangements, and administrative tasks. 6. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, staff, alumni, donors, and the community. 7. Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of NCAA regulations and university policies related to athletics.

Qualification Standards

1. Education and Experience: bachelor’s degree required; previous coaching experience preferred.

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Recruitment Success: Achieve recruitment goals by attracting high-caliber student-athletes who demonstrate both athletic and academic excellence.
2. Team Performance: Lead the team to competitive success, evidenced by performance in matches, tournaments, and overall win-loss record.
3. Academic Achievement: Ensure student-athletes maintain high academic standards, measured by GPA, graduation rates, and academic honors.
4. Program Development: Enhance the women's lacrosse program through effective training, strategic planning, and positive community engagement.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.