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Summary of Position

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Other minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Five years coaching experience. Knowledge of NCAA rules and policies.
• Experience developing lacrosse players, recruiting strong classes of student-athletes, program management, and coaching successful teams
• Ability to attract and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive environment
• Strong interpersonal skills dealing with prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, staff, University personnel, parents, alumni and supporters
• Strong organizational skills to lead a Division I athletic team
• Ability to integrate with local youth lacrosse community to build strong engagement with and support for lacrosse in general and UNH Lacrosse specifically.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Network of contacts in primary recruiting areas
• Division I Head Coaching Experience

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The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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Open Until Filled

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Duty/Responsibility

• Plan, organize and direct all activities involved or associated with a Division I women’s lacrosse program to include budget management and fundraising.
• Work with administration to build challenging non-conference schedule.
• Plan and administer all practice and game related activities.
• Hire and supervise full-time assistant coaches and support staff with responsibility for their performance, professional growth, and compliance with University, NCAA ,and conference policies and rules.

Duty/Responsibility

• Recruit prospective student-athletes of character who can develop and thrive academically and athletically at the University of New Hampshire.
• Develop and monitor the academic progress of students through GPAs, graduation rates and APR scores.
• Work with strength and conditioning staff to develop a program suitable for Women’s Lacrosse student-athletes.
• Work alongside Athletic Trainers and other trained/licensed professionals to ensure the physical health, safety, and mental well-being of student-athletes.
• Process financial aid recommendations as appropriate for the women’s lacrosse program.
• Monitor the admission process for incoming student-athletes with the Office of Admissions.
• Purchase and coordinate equipment along with assigned Equipment Manager

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop, track, manage, and be fiscally responsible for the sport budget, including fundraising and gift funds.
• Represent the women’s lacrosse program to outside constituencies (media, civic groups, alumni, donors, campus departments, student groups, etc.).
• Assist in the identification of career outreach opportunities for student-athletes.
• Engage the Wildcat Women’s Lacrosse alumni and supporters locally and across the country through a systematic communication process along with the help of the Sports Administrator and Athletics Development staff.
• Participate in friend- and fundraising activities for lacrosse and as requested by the Director of Athletics and/or Athletics Development Staff.

Duty/Responsibility

• Conduct the women’s Lacrosse program in accordance with all NCAA and conference rules, including attendance at compliance meetings, appropriate record keeping for recruiting and playing/practice seasons, monitoring eligibility of student-athletes in the program, and assisting in the education of student-athletes about NCAA and conference rules.
• Participate in departmental activities, including service on committees and attendance at all scheduled required meetings.
• Engage in the local youth lacrosse community through clinics and camps to increase awareness and support for the UNH women’s lacrosse program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletics Administration.

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