Responsibilities include:
- Recruiting qualified student-athletes for a competitive team within the Skyline Conference.
- coaching.
- Conducting and supervising all practice sessions and home/away contests
- Assigning responsibilities to and supervising the Assistant Coach Women's Lacrosse and volunteer assistant coaches
- Developing a comprehensive contest schedule
- Coordinating all team travel,
- Mentoring and monitoring athletic, academic and personal progress of student-athletes
- Coordinating fundraising and community service events for the Women's Lacrosse program, and
- Performs related duties as required.
The Head Coach is responsible for compliance with Title IX, NCAA, Skyline Conference and SUNY Old Westbury rules and regulations. The Head Coach along with his/her assistant will be the drivers of the passenger vans for all away team travel. Participation required as necessary in SUNY Old Westbury and Athletic Department sponsored events such as Open House Admissions events and the annual Athletic awards dinner. The successful candidate must have experience with multicultural student body populations.
SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The College serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for four consecutive years.
Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students, of which approximately 2800 are in B.A., B.S., B.F.A. and M.S. programs offered by the School of Arts and Sciences. For more details about the College at Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years lacrosse coaching experience at the college, high school, club or travel level with demonstrated success. Knowledge and understanding of Title IX gender equity and regulations.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven recruiting skills and must have a commitment to student-athlete academic success and well-being.
- Must have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
- Experience with multicultural student body populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- First Aid and CPR certifications are desired.
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: $18,000
- Comprehensive benefits: UUP Part-Time Benefits At-A-Glance
- Position Type: Professional
- Official Budget Title: Lecturer, 10 months
- Campus Title: Head Coach Women's Lacrosse
- Department: Athletics
- FTE: Part-time
- Negotiating Unit: UUP
- Salary Grade: NSA0
- FLSA Status: Exempt
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
