Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse (Open)

Plans and directs the activities of a major athletic team. Directs conditioning of student athletes to achieve maximum athletic performance, assesses players skills and assigns team positions, evaluates own and opposition team capabilities to determine game strategy, and coaches or directs coaches to instruct players in techniques of game.

Frostburg State University Athletics Department is accepting applications for a full-time, exempt Head Women's Lacrosse Coach to be responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of the FSU Bobcat Women's Lacrosse program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position includes the robust University System of Maryland benefits package, which is comprised of annual, personal, and sick leave, holidays, tuition remission, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement plans.

FSU boasts 25 varsity sports (11 men/14 women) at the NCAA Division II level that compete in the Mountain East Conference and the East Coast Conference.

Responsibilities: Administer the women's lacrosse program in compliance with all University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University, NCAA, and conference policies and procedures. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall management and daily operations of the program, including practice planning, game-day operations, recruiting, budget oversight, and the academic support and mentorship of student-athletes. This position supervises assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and student employees as applicable. The Head Coach will also promote the program through public relations efforts and by cultivating relationships with alumni and supporters. Additional duties may be assigned. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the department's philosophy and a collaborative work environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. At least 2-3 years of coaching experience at the high school level or 1 year of coaching experience at the collegiate level. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Proven ability to recruit student-athletes.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Experience at the collegiate level.

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure-seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!