Texas A&M Opens Head Coach Search
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. -- The Texas A&M men’s lacrosse team has opened the search for a full-time head coach.
Texas A&M competes in the MCLA Division I of the Lone Star Alliance (LSA). A&M is the largest University in America, boasting more than 74,000 students. A&M is a premier University and is consistently a top ranked university for both engineering and business undergraduate programs, along with one of the strongest alumni networks in the country.
A top destination for Texas students, Texas A&M was recently named the #1 “Best Value” university in the state. The Aggies have the longest running college program in Texas.
The Aggies are looking for a head coach that can lead the program toward the goal of ultimately transitioning into the NCAA. The incoming coach will be responsible for hiring assistant coaches, running practices, coordinating offense/defensive strategies, and player development, recruiting and alumni/donor relations.
The Texas A&M men’s lacrosse team is a student-run collegiate sport club that is consistently ranked among the top programs in the state. The full-time position will be funded by the Doc Hall Foundation, a 501(c) (3) organization created by the alumni to provide financial support for the growth of the program.
This position spans the full academic year with practices and competitions during the school week as well as typically on the weekends.
This job requires occasional travel during both the fall and spring seasons.
Job Duties
● Responsible for holding athletes and coaches to rules set forth by Texas A&M University Club Sports
● Responsible for holding athletes and coaches to rules set forth by the LSA and MCLA
● Uphold the culture of A&M lacrosse team by enforcing team guidelines and continuing the tradition of high standards for both athletes and coaches
● Be present for team practices/functions
● Assist with communication to recruiting candidates
Qualifications
● Education: High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
● Coaching experience
● Playing experience at the NCAA college level or professional preferred
Compensation
The position is offering $50-$60,000, depending on qualifications.
Additional income opportunities exist through running camps/clinics.
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and qualifications. College Station is centrally located between Austin (2hr), Dallas (2.5hr), and Houston (1.5hrs). A&M alumni connections exist for candidates interested in working camps, and/or travel club in summer/fall in addition to college.
Note: Coaches are not employees of Texas A&M University. Coaching compensation is funded through the Doc Hall Foundation created in 2005 by the alumni and supporters of Texas A&M lacrosse. The men’s lacrosse program is benefited by more than 50 years of former students and parent supporters.
How To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to Joel Hill (TAMU c/o 2000) at [email protected].