Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Job Description

Job Description

George Fox University's Athletic Department is seeking a highly-motivated and organized leader to join their team as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.

About the Job:

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach provides strategic leadership, development, and administrative oversight for the collegiate women's lacrosse program. This role is responsible for ensuring competitive success in intercollegiate athletics while fostering a comprehensive, supportive environment that promotes athletic excellence, academic achievement, and the personal and spiritual growth of all student-athletes in alignment with George Fox University's "Be Known" promise.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• On-field coaching and athletic development (40%)
  • Leading the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of all practices, training sessions, and competitive contests.
  • Teaching, mentoring, and coaching student-athletes in sport-specific skills, team strategies, and sportsmanship.
  • Designing and implementing effective game plans and adjustments during competitions.
  • Monitoring and supporting student-athlete academic progress, retention, and graduation rates in collaboration with academic support services.
• Logistics & Operations Management (20%)
  
  • Coordinating and managing all team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and meal arrangements for away contests.
    
  • Developing and managing the annual competition schedule in alignment with Northwest Conference (NWC) and NCAA regulations.
    
  • Collaborating with the athletic training staff to ensure the health, safety, and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Recruitment & Talent Identification (20%)
  
  • Developing and executing a comprehensive, year-round recruitment plan to attract high-caliber, academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
    
  • Utilizing equitable practices to identify, evaluate, and recruit diverse talent nationally and regionally.
    
  • Maintaining regular, compliant communication with prospective student-athletes, their families, and high school/club coaches.
• Compliance & Program Administration (5%)
  
  • Ensuring strict compliance with all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference (NWC), and George Fox University rules and regulations.
  • Overseeing program administrative functions, including NCAA eligibility documentation, roster management, and timely completion of departmental paperwork.
  • Partnering with Sports Marketing, Sports Information, and Public Relations to promote the lacrosse program and celebrate student-athlete achievements.
• Personnel Management & Leadership (5%)
  
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating assistant coaching staff and student workers.
  • Fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and professional work environment within the coaching staff.
  • Delegating administrative and coaching duties effectively to assistant staff.
• Budgeting & Fundraising (5%)
  
  • Formulating, proposing, and managing the annual women's lacrosse operational budget with fiscal responsibility.
    
  • In coordination with Athletic Development, leading program-specific fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, and community outreach events to supplement operational costs.
• Summer Camps & Community Engagement (5%)
  
  • Hosting, marketing, and operating at least one Bruin Sports Camp for women's lacrosse each summer to engage the community and generate revenue.
  • Acting as a positive ambassador for George Fox University athletics within the local and broader lacrosse community.
• Conducting the program within the stated philosophy and established guidelines set forth by George Fox University and NCAA Division III.
  
• Participating in professional development opportunities, including coaching clinics, seminars, and safety certifications, to remain current in the sport.
  
• Articulating the mission of the George Fox University athletic program in ways that align with the "Be Known" vision of the University.
  
• Modeling a highly relational Christian witness to the university's students, employees, and external community. By actions, words, and lifestyle, serve as a positive role model to students through both casual contact and formal leadership roles.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach position is a highly diverse role which varies day-to-day, in-season, and out-of-season. This individual must model a life of learning, integrity and service around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Student-athletes are our primary focus and therefore this position requires an immense amount of availability to help coach, educate and mentor. Our Head Women's Lacrosse Coach must excel in organizational and analytical skills to assist with program administrative functions and recruiting. This is a highly visible position within the community.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  
• Proven organizational and administrative skills, including basic budget management and proficiency with standard office technology/software.
  
• Demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally in English (both orally and in writing) with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, alumni, and the public.
  
• The ability to obtain and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, as well as pass the NCAA Division III Rules Test annually.
  
• A clean driving record along with the ability to provide proof of a valid driver's license and pass the University Driver Certification.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  
• 3+ years of coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level, with a demonstrated track record of student-athlete development and competitive success.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with, recruiting, or mentoring student-athletes from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic backgrounds.
  

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours (1.0 FTE)
  • This position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices, etc.
    
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • Local and national travel is required.
    
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements could include lifting more than 25 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
• Supervisor: Director of Athletics

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume :

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.