Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse

High Point University’s Athletic department is seeking a Head Coach for the Men’s Lacrosse. This position is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Men’s Lacrosse Program. This includes but is not limited to the recruitment and retention of student-athletes; their coaching in an effort to increase their athletic performance; fundraising for their individual sport; and the leading of an athletic program that will advance the brand of High Point University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required. 
• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• NCAA playing experience strongly preferred.
• Coaching experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Proficient in technical knowledge of lacrosse.
• Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills in order to interact with donors, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Must demonstrate teaching ability to lead their student-athletes in their academic, physical, and spiritual development. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES :

• Responsible for the success of all team members both in terms of athletic competition and academic success. 
• Must conduct a program that adheres to and exceeds all of High Point University’s standards of excellence.

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY :

• Makes independent decisions on the recruitment of potential student-athletes as well as offers of financial aid related to their athletic abilities. 
• Leads the scheduling of their team’s athletic competitions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the supervision of all student-athletes who are members of their respective team(s). 
• Directly supervises all assistant coaches and personnel for their sport.
• Supervises all assistant coaches and personnel for their respective sport as well as all student-athletes

CONTACT INFORMATION :

For more information about this position, please contact Dan Hauser, VP and Director of Athletics at [email protected] .