Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse

University of Puget Sound; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Puget Sound seeks a Head Coach for Women's Lacrosse to lead both the women's lacrosse program and support athletics compliance. This on-campus, 0.75 FTE role emphasizes recruiting, coaching, and program development within NCAA Division III and Northwest Conference guidelines.

The successful candidate will supervise coaches, organize practices, manage budgets and travel, and foster scholar-athlete success academically and athletically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with sports management, recruitment, and administrative tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teamworks, Golf Genius, PeopleSOFT).
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for athletics events
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches.
• Coach scholar-athletes by assessing and developing their technical mechanics, course management, and mental preparation.
• Lead operations and tournament management for all home and away competitions.
• Plan, organize, and execute structured team practices, skill instruction, and course management strategies.
• Coordinate off-season player development and strength/conditioning programs.
• Monitor the academic progress of scholar-athletes, prioritizing academic success and holistic development.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamworks

Golf Genius

PeopleSOFT

Job description

Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse

University of Puget Sound

Job ID: 8988

Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA, and is an on-campus role only.

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Appointment

Regular, part-time (0.75 FTE) position.

Position Summary

The Women's Lacrosse will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the men's and women's golf programs to ensure competitive and successful programs, following all NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference, and university rules and regulations. University of Puget Sound is a member of the Northwest Conference and an NCAA Division III institution. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. Successful candidates will demonstrate clear understanding of and commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy and the mission of University of Puget Sound.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches.
• Coach scholar-athletes by assessing and developing their technical mechanics, course management, and mental preparation. Lead operations and tournament management for all home and away competitions.
• Plan, organize, and execute structured team practices, skill instruction, and course management strategies for both the traditional season and non-traditional segment.
• Coordinate off-season player development and strength/conditioning programs.
• Monitor the academic progress of scholar-athletes, prioritizing academic success and holistic development.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the course toward scholar-athletes, opponents, coaches, parents, administrators, course staff, and community members.
• Formulate and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy to identify, evaluate, and yield high-achieving scholar-athletes who fit the academic and athletic profile of Puget Sound.
• Maintain target roster sizes for both programs in alignment with institutional and departmental goals.
• Direct all communication with prospective scholar-athletes, families, and others involved in recruitment.
• Oversee program operational budgets, including travel, equipment, apparel, tournament fees, and recruiting expenses.
• Coordinate team travel, lodging, meals, transportation, and scheduling in partnership with athletic administration.
• Ensure strict compliance with NCAA Division III, Northwest Conference, and University rules, policies, and health/safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, and support staff to optimize scholar-athlete well-being and success.
• Develop positive public relations with all internal campus partners and external constituents.
• Engage in donor development, alumni relations, and program fundraising opportunities.
• Organize and conduct golf clinics, youth camps, or community events based on departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with a wide variety of students, parents, alumni, faculty, departmental staff, administration, and the general public.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with scholar-athletes and athletics alumni.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clear understanding and knowledge of the sport of golf and the ability to build and sustain competitive programs.
• Strong recruiting, teaching, and coaching skills specific to collegiate golf.
• Excellent organizational, planning, supervisory, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with sports management, recruitment, and administrative tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teamworks, Golf Genius, PeopleSOFT)
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for athletics events
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits

Career Framework Information: Job Family: Athletics Level: C3 Pay Grade: 6

The anticipated range for this position is $46,800 annually ($30 per hour). Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note:

• Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
• Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
• Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound's exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19caiyTOXLXIUlZnVI3edR1tBRMsbDInS/view

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Application Deadline

Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than November 11, 2026 to ensure consideration.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 3 Professional References (At least 2 supervisors)

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement

We Acknowledge:

• The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
• The intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
• The investigation and reflection enhance that education upon multiple perspectives.

We Aspire:

• To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
• To increase the diversity of all parts of our university community through a commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
• To foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

We Act:

• To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
• To ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
• To prepare citizen-leaders effectively for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff.

To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/AA