POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate will assist the head coach in the organization and management of a competitive NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse program. The position responsibilities will include teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting prospective students; scouting opponents; fundraising; developing alumnae and parent relations; team travel planning; administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Coaching:

o teach student-athletes all related principles and rules of the sport

o assist in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of practice and game plans

o operate digital platforms to develop training, practice and game plans

o maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgment

o be knowledgeable of and compliant with all institutional, department, NCAA and conference policies, rules and regulations

• Counseling and Advisement of Student-Athletes:

o develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletes

o reinforce academic success as a priority

o encourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with faculty, deans and staff

• Recruiting:

o effectively recruit prospective student-athletes under the direction of the head coach and consistent with the Colleges’ mission

o maintain the sport-specific recruiting electronic database

o recruit student-athletes who coincide with the academic profile of HWS students

o maintain open communication with other William Smith coaches regarding shared prospects

• Professional Development:

o maintain active membership in professional sport organizations

o pursue formal and informal educational opportunities

o participate in department seminars

• Community Engagement/Fundraising

o promote the sport and William Smith Athletics in area communities

o maintain a positive relationship with interested constituents (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)

o assist in the planning and management of fundraising activities

o develop a positive relationship with William Smith alumnae and parents

• Operational Team Responsibilities (approximately 30% of full time responsibilities):

o serve on Athletics Department operational teams, specifically game day management for other sports when not in season

o assist with special events (e.g. Awards Banquet, Heron Hall of Honor)

o assist with department initiatives

Other Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Evening and weekend work are required. Salary is $48,715 annually.

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. A minimum of four years lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience at the college-level required. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential to teach, lead and counsel college student-athletes and have enthusiasm for the recruiting duties of the position. The candidate must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and mission of HWS Athletics. Competence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.