Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Full-Time)

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #957

Friday, September 27, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse Program. This includes the recruitment and management of a coaching staff, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and successful preparation, planning, and strategy for the development and sustaining of a highly competitive intercollegiate lacrosse program. Additionally, the head coach needs to be involved in fund raising and other duties as assigned. There will be a secondary duty.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Full-Time)

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #957

Friday, September 27, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse Program. This includes the recruitment and management of a coaching staff, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and successful preparation, planning, and strategy for the development and sustaining of a highly competitive intercollegiate lacrosse program. Additionally, the head coach needs to be involved in fund raising and other duties as assigned. There will be a secondary duty.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Lead the women’s lacrosse program with on field coaching.

2. Supervise and professionally develop assistant coaches.

3. Recruit prospective student athletes on and off campus. Evaluate player talent for recruits.

4. Organize recruiting communications and campus visits.

5. Set up and monitor student athlete academics.

6. Lead retention efforts for lacrosse players.

7. Game preparation and strategy.

8. Attend all MAC women’s lacrosse coach meetings.

9. Organize program fundraising.

10. Maintain team social media pages.

11. Promote diverse and inclusive atmosphere within the program.

12 Active involvement in fundraising related to women’s lacrosse.

1. Active engagement of women’s lacrosse alums.

2. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. COMMUNICATION

   1. Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability in leading and mentoring.

2. SKILLS

   1. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.
   2. Sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse and marginalized groups, and ability to work with students holding a range of worldviews.
   3. Fluency in Spanish, preferred.

3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

   1. Minimum of five years of progressive college coaching experience
   2. Head coaching experience preferred.

4. EDUCATION

   1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified bikingand hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.

Other details

• Job Family Full-Time Coaches
• Pay Type Salary

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