Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Newberry, South Carolina, Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach.

The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College.

This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s lacrosse team. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist the head coach in the following areas:

•Recruit student athletes that fit the culture of the college and the women’s lacrosse program

•Organize opponent scouting reports pre/post games

•Assist with travel plans

•Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience

•Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes

•Meet recruiting and retention goals

•Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation

•Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations

•Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, and previous collegiate women’s lacrosse coaching or playing experience is preferred.  Upon employment, the candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam. To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Kace Sternkopf

Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach

Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

About Newberry College

Newberry College is a private, residential, co-educational institution with a diverse student population. Founded in 1856 by the Lutheran Church.  Newberry College has been named among the best colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, once again highlighting the College’s tradition of academic excellence, affordability, student success, and a great return on a family’s educational investment.  Newberry College was recognized as the highest-ranked private college in South Carolina in its category . Among public and private colleges in South Carolina Newberry College was recognized across multiple competitive categories, including best Regional Private College in the South, best Value Regional Private College in the South , top Performer on Social Mobility (Regional Private Colleges – South) and best College for Veterans (Regional Private Colleges – South).  

Offering baccalaureate degrees in 47 majors, eight online bachelor’s programs, four online master’s programs, and five dual-degree programs, the College’s foundation remains grounded in the liberal arts. In addition, the College offers  24 NCAA Division II sports plus competitive cheerleading and dance. Newberry College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.