Head Women's Lacrosse Coach in New York at Husson University

Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 01038
Division Staff
Closing Date Continuous
Opening Date 09/04/2026
Academic Year Athletics (3611)
Location 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME
Department Athletics (3611)
Description

The Head Women's Lacrosse coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the women's lacrosse program. The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for the areas of instructing students in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, and leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Example of Duties

• Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting goals, setting clear expectations, and providing feedback to students

• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies
• Motivation and ability to conduct daily instruction and practice sessions
• Design and execute a competitive schedule
• Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team
• Program budget management
• Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation
• The willingness to work with the women's lacrosse program on annual planning and promotions
• Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts
• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes
• Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes

• Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success
• Monitoring the conduct of the student-athletes and teaching athletes to work together; develop written team expectations

• Supervise and utilize assistant coaches
• Implement the basic principles and policies of the athletic governing bodies (NCAA / NAC / ECAC) and Husson University

Qualifications

Education:
B.A. or B.S. degree required, Master's degree preferred

Experience:

• Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, head coaching experience preferred
• Ability to work successfully in a highly competitive Division III environment
• Coaching licenses, certifications, and badges preferred

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers
• The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individual members of the team and the full team
• Must also possess the skills to function well in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on-campus and off-campus communities.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**

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Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.

Address 1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine, 04401 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME,

Website http://www.husson.edu