Visionary Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach – NCAA DIII Program

Dean College; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Dean College in Franklin, MA seeks an experienced Head Women's Lacrosse Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program. The role combines strategic leadership, recruitment, and high academic standards to advance both on the field and in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have collegiate coaching experience, a commitment to student-athlete development, and the ability to manage staff and compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and Dean policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Proven ability to recruit and retain high-performing student-athletes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and the mission of Dean College.

Responsibilities

• Direct the recruitment efforts for the women's lacrosse program by identifying and attracting a diverse group of student-athletes who demonstrate strong academic and athletic potential and who align with the values and culture of Dean College.
• Design and implement a strategic plan to sustain and elevate the women's lacrosse program, including excellence in recruitment, player development, coaching, game preparation, and student-athlete support.
• Provide academic oversight, support, and accountability to ensure student-athlete retention, eligibility, and graduation.
• Supervise and mentor assistant coaches to ensure alignment with program philosophy and performance goals.
• Plan and lead all practices, skill development sessions, and strength and conditioning activities.
• Manage all aspects of game day planning, scouting, and in-game decision-making.
• Coordinate travel logistics and scheduling for all home and away contests.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented culture that values sportsmanship, academic achievement, and athletic performance.
• Work collaboratively with athletic administrators and campus partners to manage budgets, scheduling, and compliance with all institutional, GNAC, and NCAA policies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors, and the broader community to generate support for the program.
• Support game management responsibilities during the off-season.
• Actively participate in department, College, and conference meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Dean College in Franklin, MA seeks an experienced Head Women's Lacrosse Coach to lead its NCAA Division III program. The role combines strategic leadership, recruitment, and high academic standards to advance both on the field and in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will have collegiate coaching experience, a commitment to student-athlete development, and the ability to manage staff and compliance with NCAA, GNAC, and Dean policies.