Current Opening:

The Head Coach is tasked with ensuring continued growth and development of the Women’s Lacrosse program (established spring 2019) through effective strategies and planning that promote the program. The Head Coach will plan/direct the activities of the Women’s Lacrosse team and is directly responsible for the recruitment and retention of student athletes. It is expected that the Head Coach will meet or exceed annual recruitment goals established in collaboration with the Athletic Director. Supports overall athletic recruiting efforts at the College, and may recruit for other sports as deemed appropriate by Athletic Director.

The successful candidate will guide and oversee conditioning of student athletes, instruct players in techniques of the game, assess players’ skills, assign positions, evaluate own and opposing team capabilities, promote camaraderie and instill good sportsmanship. The Head Coach performs administrative duties as assigned (intramurals, assist in sports information director work, etc.) and collaborates with full-time coaching staff to support goals and objectives for the Department of Athletics; oversees Assistant Coach(es) as may be assigned. In the spirit of our Mercy heritage and traditions, the Head Coach plans and leads at least one Community service initiative for the Women’s Lacrosse team annually. Also requires broad engagement with the Mount community and an established network to advance the development of the Women’s Lacrosse program.

As a DIII Institution, Mount Aloysius emphasizes the importance of academics and expects coaching staff to monitor student athletes’ academic progress. The Head Coach is responsible to comply with NCAA Division III and Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference regulations; and is subject to NCAA enforcement provisions for violations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, recreation, health, or related field of study required.  Minimum of three (3) years coaching experience as an assistant coach or high school head coach required, or equivalent combination of coaching and playing experience.  Must be knowledgeable of NCAA Division III philosophy, rules and regulations pertaining to women’s lacrosse.  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills also required.  

About Mount Aloysius College: 

Located in historic and scenic Cresson, Pennsylvania, Mount Aloysius College is a private, comprehensive and coeducational institution that combines a strong foundation in liberal arts, small class sizes and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth for students. We value diversity in our faculty, students and staff at all levels of instructional support. We further value continuous performance improvement and a faculty/staff committed to identifying, implementing and evaluating strategies for improved student retention and success.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applicants must submit a resume with accompanying cover letter via the Mount Aloysius website at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities/.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 814-886-6519.

Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)