June 16, 2008

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

                         

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:                           Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse

DEPARTMENT:                                Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                      Non-tenured Faculty (112914)

UNIVERSITY: The University of Maryland is among the most comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the United States with 27 sports and an annual expense budget of approximately $55 million. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital and 30 miles south of Baltimore. The Athletic Program has won 16 national championships over the last 13 years and is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Currently, 92 of the University's academic programs are in their respective Top 25 nationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assist the head coach with the organization, development and implementation of a nationally competitive, Division I women's lacrosse program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.  Responsibilities include recruiting, scouting, coaching, fund-raising and other duties as assigned by the head coach.  Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, colleagues, university staff, alumni and the general public.  Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations as well as dedication to full academic development of student-athletes are essential.  Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS:     Bachelor's degree required.  Must have a minimum of 2-3 years collegiate coaching experience, preferably at the Division I level. Previous college playing experience required. Must be computer literate.  Strong organization and communication skills.

SALARY:             Commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE:               Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately.  Interviews will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION: For best consideration, EMAIL cover letter, current resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

                                Mr. John Vengroski                                                            

                                Assistant Athletic Director, Human Resources             

                                University of Maryland

                                Comcast Center                                                  

                                College Park, MD 20742

                                Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu

                                FAX:  301-314-7149                                         

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.  Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.