Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
SUNY Geneseo
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by Monday, August 4, 2025.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing all qualifications, a resume and contact information for four professional references, including at least two supervisors.
+ References will be contacted at the time of initial interviews.
Vacancy Announcement
Position Information
Campus Title Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
Department Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec
Position Summary
HIGHLIGHTS
The SUNY Geneseo Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation, a part of the Division of Student and Campus Life, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse.
This full-time, 10-month, fully-benefited position will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program and will be assigned a secondary duty or duties based on the skill set of the selected candidate and the needs of the department (eg: game management, assist the strength and conditioning coach, assist the intramural and recreation director).
In this role, you will be responsible for administering all aspects of the program with specific duties including but not limited to:
+ effective recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes;
+ individual skill development of student-athletes;
+ scheduling;
+ budget preparation and management;
+ participation in department fundraising, community service, and alumni engagement efforts;
+ monitoring academic performance;
+ adherence to all NCAA , Empire 8, and SUNY Geneseo rules and regulations
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelor’s degree
+ 1-2 years coaching experience at the collegiate level
+ Demonstrated commitment to the campus values of diversity, equity and inclusion
Must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Master’s degree
+ Head coaching experience at the collegiate level
+ Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence
+ Experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations
License/Certification
Other Skills Required
Supervision Received
Reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation
Supervision Exercised
Assistant Coach and student-athletes
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S416
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled 46835
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
Job Posting Date 07/22/2025
Apply By 08/04/2025
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary $53,000 - $57,000
Special Instructions to Applicant
For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by Monday, August 4, 2025.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing all qualifications, a resume and contact information for four professional references, including at least two supervisors.
+ References will be contacted at the time of initial interviews.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5308
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 1: Program coordination
Direct the women’s lacrosse program by coordinating and completing the following:
+ coaching
+ practice sessions
+ contest preparation
+ contest management
+ administrative duties
Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 2: Student-Athlete Recruitment, Retention, and Support
+ Recruit and retain student-athletes that can meet Geneseo’s academic admissions standards and enhance the competitiveness of the program.
+ Work with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics academic coordinator to support the academic success of student-athletes and to monitor their academic performance.
+ Support department and College initiatives to develop the whole student.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 3: Budget Management/Fundraising
+ Submit and manage annual budget within deadline established by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation.
+ Follow state, Geneseo Foundation and department purchasing regulations by submitting all purchases to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation for prior approval.
+ Pursue fundraising opportunities to supplement departmental budget as necessary.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 4: Administrative Duties
+ Supervise all direct reports and make recommendations for employment, including hiring and reappointing staff and student workers.
+ Complete other administrative duties within deadlines established by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation; including
+ pre- and post-trip meal, hotel and transportation arrangements
+ receipting for both team and recruitment travel
+ monthly assessment data and end-of-the-year report
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 5: Secondary Duties as Assigned
To be determined based on the skill set of the selected candidates and the needs of the department.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have coaching experience at the collegiate level?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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