Head Lacrosse Coach / Lecturer

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Job no : R-0000002692

Position Title : Head Lacrosse Coach / Lecturer

Faculty or Staff : Staff

Full Time or Part Time : Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote : In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay : $81,260.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

Job Description : The Head Lacrosse Coach and Lecturer in Physical Education is a full-time coaching and teaching position at the rank of lecturer. The successful candidate will coach, organize, and administer an intercollegiate varsity lacrosse program as well as teach in the physical education department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement strategies to successfully recruit, yield, mentor, and retain a diverse group of academically and athletically talented student-athletes.
• Identify, develop, and supervise assistant coach(s).
• Organize, manage, and schedule practices, training programs, and contests.
• Develop budget requests and manage budget allocations for the lacrosse program.
• Manage team travel and meals in consultation with the coordinator of travel and meal logistics.
• Work with the senior associate athletics director for facilities to ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Promote a culture of compliance by working with the director of athletics to complete necessary NCAA paperwork, staying informed of sport and governance body rule changes to minimize violations, and in the case of violations or problems, reporting them without delay for immediate attention.
• Create a team environment which allows all players to grow and develop as students, athletes, leaders, and individuals.
• Foster relationships with team members so student-athletes feel supported in their academic endeavors and athletic goals.
• Create a dynamic practice environment to meet the individual needs of each student-athlete (technical, strength and conditioning, tactical knowledge) and coach student-athletes to their full potential.
• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety in all aspects of the varsity sport and physical education programs.

Qualifications

Required :

BA / BS

Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience

The ability to foster positive relationships with student-athletes and promote a positive team culture at a competitive liberal arts college with highly selective academic standards.

Member of the NEWMAC and NCAA Division III

CPR / AED certification

Valid drivers license

Preferred :

MA / MS

Hiring Range : $76,806 - $88,326

What We Offer :

403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and Leave Benefits

Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

Generous Paid Time Off

Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks : Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants :

Apply online; application materials must include :

A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

A complete resume or curriculum vitae

For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries : Higher Education

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