Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of women’s lacrosse, providing significant contributions to the development of student athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to social justice.

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and development for women’s lacrosse to support student athletes in the areas of athletic competition skills, conditioning, personal development and professional growth.
• Attend and serve as head coach at all scheduled team practices, competitions, and additional team functions/events.
• Motivate students and staff to participate in an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among student athletes, coaches, and other intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Provide training necessary through skills and conditioning to enable students to compete safely and competitively.
• Develop a comprehensive and systematic recruitment plan with a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified student athletes. Stay in frequent communication via email, zoom, and in-person with prospective student-athletes in the recruitment process.
• Working in collaboration with Admission, identify and recruit highly motivated student athletes in accordance with Bates College, NESCAC, and NCAA regulations in order to enhance team success both athletically and academically.
• Have an awareness of the lifestyle of student athletes in a highly competitive academic and athletic environment at a DIII institution. Be committed to ensuring student-athlete growth and development both on and off the field.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization preferred.