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Title: Head Lacrosse Coach
State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer
Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Head Lacrosse Coach at the Virginia Military Institute will organize and direct all aspects of the NCAA Division I Lacrosse Program. This role involves recruiting and retaining talented cadet-athletes, developing a competitive team, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with VMI’s mission and values. The coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including scheduling and conducting regular practice sessions; game strategy, player development, developing, implementing , and enforcing team rules; overseeing the administrative process for team travel, budget, cadet-athlete eligibility, and academic progress; participating in fundraising and public relations activities and compliance with NCAA, conference, and Institute regulations. Additionally, this role will prioritize academic success and character development of cadet-athletes.
Job Duties:
Monitor the academic progress of cadet-athletes.
Develop leadership skills and instill core values in cadet-athletes.
Hire, train, and supervise assistant coach(es).
Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, conference, VMI and Athletic departmental rules and regulations.
Team Management: Recruiting, Budgeting, Scheduling, Travel Logistics, Competition and Practice, Coaching and Public relations.
Coordinate team and participate in departmental fundraising efforts.
Community Engagement & Alumni Engagement
Operating of program specific camps and clinics.
Serve on department and VMI committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required
Valid drivers license to support team travel
Must have a minimum of three years of demonstrated successful coaching experience in lacrosse
Must posses the ability to recruit high schools, primarily in Virginia and the surrounding states; has to have demonstrated knowledge of an ability to comply with NCAA, conference and Institute rules and regulations.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Additional Considerations
NCAA Division I collegiate lacrosse coaching experience.
Experience working with and improving the performance and player development of lacrosse athletes.
Competitive success within a NCAA Division I post-season lacrosse
Additional Considerations:
• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Please include resume, cover letter of application, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Background Check required for selected candidate.
Contact Information
Name: Tamara Wade
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: hroffice@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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