Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Position

The University is looking for spiritual, academic, and athletic visionary leadership to provide direction, supervision, and operation of a start-up women’s lacrosse program in keeping with the mission and goals of the institution.  The head women’s lacrosse coach reports to the director of intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

• Expected to be a spiritual mentor of the women’s lacrosse team, integrating the mission of the University into the program.
• Expected to be familiar with and abide by the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association – Division II (NCAA D-II) and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).
• Responsible for planning, communicating, and executing all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II women’s lacrosse program.
• Responsible for recruiting student-athletes who fit the mission of the University and creating the culture for the women’s lacrosse team.
• Responsible for organizing and conducting practice sessions.
• Responsible for all game execution, management, and operations.
• Responsible for the management and administration of all team personnel (coaches and players), integration into the University mission, spiritual development, academic development, skill development, personal development.
• Responsible for the academic progress of student-athletes, assisting in the development of each athlete’s 4-year graduation plan, and ensuring academic accountability by continually monitoring progress reports during the entire academic year.
• Responsible for team conduct and public image wherever and whenever they are under the coach’s jurisdiction. Team members are expected to adhere to behavioral expectations.  Individual coaches should handle violations and take the necessary disciplinary measures in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
• Works with Director of Athletics on scheduling and is responsible for maintaining a file of game contracts for each season.
• Responsible for annually preparing a zero-based operational budget for their particular sport and ensures fiscal accountability by continually monitoring the budget during the year.
• Expected to work with Compliance Director on all eligibility and compliance regulations.
• Responsible to know current Trevecca Nazarene University rules and policies.
• Responsible for team travel - making appropriate reservations for vehicles, motel, and food service well in advance.
• Orders equipment/supplies following proper athletic department and University policy and procedures.
• Responsible for an inventory of university-owned equipment / uniforms and for issuing and retrieving equipment / uniforms from players.
• Ensures the Administrative Assistant has all necessary and updated information immediately as it is received, on each student-athlete such as address, phone numbers, scholarships, eligibility, etc.
• Recommends scholarship recipients in their sport with the approval of the Director of Financial Aid , the Director of Compliance, and the Director of Athletics.
• Enhances professional growth by attending clinics, workshops, etc.
• Works with Sports Information Director in regard to team pictures, publicity, and statistics for reporting to the G-MAC/NCAA and local media.
• Recommends athletes for awards and special honors.
• Works with Head Trainer and Sports Medicine representative as needed.
• Attend student-athlete assemblies, such as, Title IX, drug and alcohol education and domestic violence seminars when requested by Athletics Director.
• Submit check requests for food and lodging, entry fees, recruiting expenses, officials, and other items approved by the Director of Athletics.
• Submit expense reports, credit card reports and all receipts to the Administrative Assistant within the requested time period.
• Complete travel arrangements form prior to leaving for away games or other trips and e-mail to Director of Athletics and Administrative Assistant when student athletes will be traveling or absent due to games.
• Attend department meetings, G-MAC meetings and conference calls, and NCAA Division II meetings and seminars.  Follow-up on Conference and National information requests.  Submit paper work for All-conference, All-Americans, Scholar-Athletes, and special awards candidates.
• Expected to have an organized relationship with alumni and alumni groups of athletic interests.
• Clear any fund-raising activity with the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as a role model to the campus community in all areas of their life.
• Responsible for any other details of their sport or any other additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of Trevecca Nazarene University.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in the field of basketball
• Ability to pass the annual NCAA Division II recruiting exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
• Ability to obtain TNU driving certification
• Ability to use standard computer software

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Successful collegiate level head coaching experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Interested parties who are in agreement with the mission and values of Trevecca Nazarene University should send a cover letter, resume, and references to:

Mark Elliott
melliott@trevecca.edu