Head Coach Women's Lacrosse - SUNY Old Westbury

Location: Old Westbury

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world.

The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

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 University 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 six 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. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website westbury.edu.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach Women's Lacrosse will develop, organize and administer all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse program. This is a ten (10) month, part-time position.

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 westbury.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…