Women's Recruiting Coordinator and Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Women's Recruiting Coordinator and Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This role leads talent identification and recruitment, serving as a liaison between prospective student-athletes and coaches while supporting all women’s programs.

Responsibilities include building relationships with high school coaches, evaluating prospects, coordinating campus visits, and traveling across New England.

Qualifications

• This position requires prior coaching experience in lacrosse or a similar sport.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit talented female student-athletes for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
• Build relationships with high school coaches and clubs to scout recruits.
• Attend events to evaluate and engage potential student-athletes.
• Coordinate campus visits for prospective student-athletes.
• Travel long distances to locations in and outside New England.
• Manage the women's lacrosse program and related duties.
• Organize fundraising, team-building and community outreach events.
• Teach lacrosse skills and communicate strategies.
• Develop clinics, camps, and ID events to enhance recruiting.
• Ensure compliance with Academy, NCAA and MASCAC policies.
• Attend home games and perform event management as directed.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Skills

Coaching experience

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Willingness to travel

Job description

Position

Women's Recruiting Coordinator and Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

August 28, 2026; Open until filled

Posting

August 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Division

Student Services; Athletic Department

Union Affiliation

Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Position Number

FY27-03

Supervision Received

Asst. Director of Athletics

General Responsibilities

This position plays a vital role in identifying, recruiting, and attracting talented female student-athletes to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The coordinator serves as a key liaison between prospective student-athletes and coaches while fostering meaningful connections throughout the recruiting process. In addition to overseeing all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program, this position will enhance support for all women’s athletic programs. The primary goal is to recruit high caliber student-athletes who will excel academically while contributing to the continued growth and success of the women’s athletic programs.

• Build relationships with high school coaches, athletic clubs, and other organizations to scout potential recruits.
• Attend sporting events, tournaments, and showcases to evaluate and engage with potential student-athletes.
• Coordinate campus visits and tours for prospective student-athletes.
• Willing to travel long distances to locations inside and outside of New England.
• Manage the women’s lacrosse program and complete related administrative duties.
• Organize and conduct fundraising, team building and community outreach events.
• Demonstrate and teach lacrosse related skills and effectively communicate strategies.
• Develop prospect clinics, skills camps, and ID events to enhance recruiting.
• Be knowledgeable of, and abide by, all Academy, NCAA and MASCAC policies and requirements
• Attend home game day events and perform event management duties as directed
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous coaching experience
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• CPR and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Head coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Knowledge of recruiting and admissions systems such as Slate and Front Rush
• Experience in recruiting female student-athletes, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Knowledge of the Mass Maritime admissions process

$60,000 - $65,000 annually

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.