Head Coach of Women

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College invites applications for the position of Head Women's Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Professor of Physical Education, a faculty role within the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation. The successful candidate will recruit and coach a talented, diverse student-athlete team and oversee assistant coaches while managing the program budget.

The role includes teaching physical education classes and supporting students academically within a rigorous liberal arts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Master's degree and previous college coaching experience preferred.
• All offers contingent upon completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coach a talented, diverse student-athlete team.
• Oversee and develop assistant coaches and budget for the program.
• Coordinate communication with staff inside and outside the athletic department.
• Teach physical education classes as part of the Williams College experience.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse

Williams College: Athletics and Physical Education

Location

Williamstown, MA

Open Date

Apr 01, 2026

Description

Williams College invites applications for the position of HeadWomen's Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Professor of PhysicalEducation, a faculty role within the Department of PhysicalEducation, Athletics, and Recreation.

The College is seeking a candidate who can recruit and coach atalented, motivated, diverse and hardworking team ofstudent-athletes who will individually and collectively embody thefour pillars of a Williams athletic experience: excellence,passion, balance, and joy. Coaches are expected to support studentathletes in their academic goals within the context of a rigorousliberal arts college.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to coachlacrosse in a highly competitive environment and to connect withstudent-athletes, from the start of the recruiting process throughto helping them navigate the challenges of college and collegiateathletics.

Responsibilities also include oversight and development ofassistant coaches, administration of the team's budget,communication and cooperation with other staff inside and outsidethe athletic department, and other duties as assigned. The positionalso includes teaching of physical education classes, which are acritical piece of the experience of every student on the WilliamsCollege campus.

This is a full-time faculty position with an initial appointment ofthree-years. Reappointments are granted following regularlyscheduled reviews. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026.Salary range, $85,000 to $110,000, salary commensurate withexperience.

Qualifications

The department invites applications from candidates with aBachelor's degree; Master's degree and previous college coachingexperience preferred. All offers of employment are contingent uponcompletion of a background check. Further information is availablehere http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/

Williams promotes equalopportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusivecommunity where individuals of all identities and backgrounds canlive, learn, and thrive.

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