Head Coach-Men's Lacrosse Club
- Student Life
- Staff, part-time without benefits (less than 20 hours per week)
Title: Head Coach-Men's Lacrosse Club
Unit/Department: Student Life
FTE: Part-time, no benefits
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Department Summary:
Drake University is excited to launch its first Men’s Lacrosse Club Program as a Premier Sport Club team.
Job Summary:
The Head Coach will provide leadership in launching this program, develop the playing ability of our players, and oversee the day-to-day management of the team. This is a part-time, stipend position that will report directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Service & Sport Club Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Coaching experience at the high school, prep, junior, or collegiate level.
· Bachelor's degree required.
· Must be willing to work nights and weekends as most games will occur over the weekend.
· Possess experience working with diverse staff, including college-age students.
· Must maintain coaching certification or be willing to acquire certification, if necessary, based on league compliance.
· Provide guidance and support to athletes on and off the field, fostering a positive and motivating environment.
· Must have and maintain and current CPR certification
· Represent the team in community events, fostering good public relations and building support for the program.
Job Duties:
- 25% - Provide day-to-day leadership in launching the Men's Lacrosse Club Program. - (Essential)
- 25% - Aid in identifying and recruiting talented players, attending games, and evaluating potential recruits in coordination with the Sport Club Director and Drake Admissions. - (Essential)
- 15% - Develop and execute practice plans, game strategies, and overall team management. - (Essential)
- 15% - Focus on the skill development of athletes, offering individual and group instruction tailored to improve performance. - (Essential)
- 15% - Manage the team during games, make strategic decisions, and ensure effective communication among players. Ensure adherence to safety protocols, support injury prevention and management efforts, and promote overall athlete well-being. - (Essential)
- 5% - Oversee logistical aspects such as scheduling, travel arrangements, equipment management, budgeting, and compliance with league and school regulations in partnership with student leadership and Sport Club Director. - (Essential)
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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