Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, ME seeks a Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to lead the program, recruit qualified student‑athletes, monitor academics, and oversee strength and conditioning in a Division III setting.

The role involves budgeting, travel planning, and collaborating on annual program planning and promotions, with emphasis on leadership and student‑athlete development. BA/BS required; Master’s preferred; 3+ years coaching experience desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of coaching experience at high school or collegiate level; head coaching preferred.
• Experience in a highly competitive Division III environment is desirable.
• Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in sport fundamentals, goals and expectations; provide feedback.
• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies in skill instruction and tactics.
• Design and execute a competitive schedule and organize team travel.
• Monitor strength/conditioning and academic progress of student‑athletes.
• Develop recruiting plans to attract qualified collegiate student‑athletes.
• Lead in the personal, academic, and athletic development of players.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Player Development

Academic Monitoring

Leadership

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Front Rush

Video/Film sessions

Job description

The Head Women’s Lacrosse coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the women’s lacrosse program. The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for the areas of instructing students in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

• Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students

• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies
• Motivation and ability to conduct daily instruction and practice sessions
• Design and execute a competitive schedule
• Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team
• Program budget management
• Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation
• The willingness to work with the women’s lacrosse program on annual planning and promotions
• Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes
• Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes

• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success
• Monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together; develop written team expectations

• Supervise and utilize assistant coaches
• Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA / NAC / ECAC) and Husson University

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree required, Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, head coaching experience preferred
• Ability to work successfully in a highly competitive Division III environment
• Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers
• The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team
• Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities.

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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