Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Husson University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Head Women's Lacrosse coach at Husson University will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the women's lacrosse program at Husson University in Bangor, ME. The role includes instructing student-athletes in fundamentals, sportsmanship, leadership, and strength and conditioning, while overseeing film, scouting, and academic monitoring.

Responsibilities also cover designing a competitive schedule, supervising assistants, managing budgets and travel, and developing a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Three years coaching experience at high school or collegiate level, head coaching preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive Division III environment.
• Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership; provide feedback and set goals.
• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies for skill instruction and tactical execution.
• Design and implement a competitive schedule; monitor strength and conditioning programs.
• Monitor academic progress and conduct; ensure student-athlete success and adherence to academic requirements.
• Organize team travel, budgeting, and coordination with staff; supervise assistants.

Skills

Coaching skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Film session design

Education

BA or BS required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Front Rush

Job description

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01038

Division

Staff

Closing Date

Continuous

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Academic Year

Athletics (3611)

Location

1 College Circle, Bangor, ME

Department

Athletics (3611)

Description

The Head Women's Lacrosse coach will serve as the primary coach andadministrator for the women's lacrosse program. The Head Women'sLacrosse Coach will be responsible for the areas of instructingstudents in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, andleadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conductmonitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Example of Duties

• Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students onsport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, andproviding feedback to students

• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards toskill instruction and tactical strategies
• Motivation and ability to conduct daily instruction andpractice sessions
• Design and execute a competitive schedule
• Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding thestrength and conditioning program for the team
• Program budget management
• Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, andtransportation
• The willingness to work with the women's lacrosse program onannual planning and promotions
• Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraisingefforts
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan toinclude recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes
• Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athleticdevelopment of student-athletes

• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensurethey are meeting academic course requirements and providingguidance and instruction to students to ensure success
• Monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teachingathletes to work together; develop written team expectations

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

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

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

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, andlocation.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visitour website at Husson University for a complete list ofbenefits.

Address

1 College Circle Bangor, Maine, 04401 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME,

Website

http://www.husson.edu