Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wheaton College, located in Norton, Massachusetts, is seeking a motivated Head Men's Lacrosse Coach to lead our highly competitive program. Plan recruiting, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with NCAA Division III, NEWMAC, and Wheaton rules while developing student‑athletes both on and off the field.

The Head Coach will organize practices, recruit talented prospects, and support academics and wellbeing of student‑athletes, with duties including game management and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
• Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the overall development of students around their education.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.
• Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including but not limited to game management and a secondary duty.
• Oversee the student‑athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student‑athlete well‑being.
• Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts collegeof 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commutingdistance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 0601318
• Position Title: Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Staff Term: 10 Months
• Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Hours vary, nights and weekends required
• Academic Year Schedule (dates): Mid-August-Mid-June
• Faculty Term:
• Position Type: Staff
• Department: Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Wheaton College, an NCAA institution located in Norton,Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate,and caring individual to lead our highly competitive men’s lacrosseprogram. The Head Coach prepares the team for a fullintercollegiate varsity season. Develop a recruiting plan andevaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare andmanage operating, recruiting, and fundraising budgets. Commitmentto working and teaching within an environment that embraces theholistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in anadministrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed bythe Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III,NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Job Summary:

• Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team forcompetition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for anyregular or post-season events.
• Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospectivestudent-athletes.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including butnot limited to game management and a secondary duty.
• Oversee the student‑athlete’s academic progress and beavailable for consultation and support for overall student‐athletewell‑being.
• Create and implement a plan of engagement and communicationwith alumni and fundraising initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years ofcollegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalentcombination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year toaccomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
• Commitment to working and teaching within an environment thatembraces the overall development of students around theireducation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• 3-5 years of head coaching experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, WheatonCollege maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitmentranges for a position, the College considers a number of factorsincluding the budget for the position, the range of the grade, theexternal market for the position or similar positions, level andscope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevantexperience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must havethe prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for thisposition is $55-$62K. The actual salary offered will becommensurate with the qualifications, education and experience ofthe candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities orbe able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can performthe essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation, using some other combination of skills andabilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerand does not discriminate against any individual or group on thebasis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort tomaintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment,the Department and the College actively encouragement applicationsfrom women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and accessthat is essential to providing a transformative education in theLiberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension

508-286-8206

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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