Sweet Briar College seeks a dynamic coach to lead its century-old lacrosse program. This is a full-time, 10-month position.
The head coach is responsible for all aspects of leading a NCAA DIII program. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment of prospective student-athletes, development of student- athletes as athletes, scholars and leaders, competition preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, alumni and public relations, adherence to NCAA rules and regulations, and general administrative duties. The Head Coach will also be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and Mission of both the college and its Athletic program as well as adherence to departmental, college, and NCAA policies and procedures.
The head coach will be empowered to build and maintain all aspects of the Lacrosse program, including practice plans, scheduling, and travel arrangements. *Recruitment and retention of academically eligible students. *Understanding of NCAA Rules and Compliance. *Excellent organization and communication skills necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree, preferably in a sports-related field/coaching certification.
Previous playing/coaching experience at a club or collegiate level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree, preferably in a sports-related field (i.e. sport management, kinesiology, exercise physiology, coaching/leadership education).
Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is financially stable and attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program.
Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.
The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.
When students graduate, they ...are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With an average class size of eight students, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.
