Head Coach, Womens Lacrosse

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Athletic Department is seeking applications for the position of Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, PBA is a non-denominational Christian University, an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC). The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach will be a positive, energetic leader who is responsible for the overall management of the Women's Lacrosse program with student-athlete welfare as a guiding principle.

Position reports to the Director of Athletics. Expected to perform duties and responsibilities independently. Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align across a wide variety of people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead all aspects of a competitive Division II Women’s Lacrosse Program

• Recruit and graduate student-athletes who maintain the standards of the university and department.
• Schedule practices, games, transportation/accommodations and travel itineraries for road games with the approval of the Athletic Director and in coordination with the Administrative Assistant to Athletics. 
• Prepare and oversee the program budget.
• Represent the University at Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and national meetings as assigned.

Supervise support staff (assistant coaches and team managers)

• Recruits and hires competent and effective support staff.
• Mentor and supervise support staff.

Marketing and Fundraising efforts

• Assists with the coordination of program marketing, media and public relations
• Assists with facilitating charitable giving by donors and fundraising events

Adheres to all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and University rules and regulation

• Responsible for managing the program in adherence to all budgetary guidelines, as well as University, Sunshine State Conference (SSC) and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Attend mandatory compliance and departmental meetings as scheduled.

JOB FACTORS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate required.
• Three years of experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills are an essential element of the position.
• Responsible for expense management within program budget.

INSITUTIIONAL ALIGNMENT:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the university’s purpose, mission, and affirms its Guiding Principles as a Christ-First (evangelical) institution. Lives a life consistent with and not contrary to the biblical values found in the Employee Handbook. In addition, he or she will be an active member (or attender) of a local church.

Note: The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, combine or eliminate positions at any time.