Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Eastern Connecticut State University is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and the coach will have a second responsibility within the Department of Athletics, currently as an event manager.

The Head Coach will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a program focused on excellence at the national level. Candidates should have a proven ability to develop a highly competitive women’s lacrosse program, with a strong commitment to the student-athlete experience.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: recruiting and retention of student-athletes, practice and game preparation and coaching, supervision of part-time assistant coaches, and fundraising to provide for team opportunities, such as spring break travel. In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling contests, budget management, and filing necessary reports. The Head Coach must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, Eastern Connecticut State University, and Little East Conference rules and regulations.

Our preferred candidate will have the proven leadership skills to create a championship culture. The successful candidate will show the strong communication skills and cross-cultural abilities necessary to develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and the greater campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

*Bachelor’s degree required

*3-5 years successful coaching experience

*Proven ability to recruit student-athletes

Preferred Qualifications

*Experience as a collegiate head coach

*Master’s degree

*Knowledge and support of DIII rules, regulations, and philosophy

Eastern Connecticut State University provides an excellent salary and benefits package.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by e-mail to: [email protected] . Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. The search will remain open until the position is filled, however, preference will be given to applications received by February 1, 2022.