Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Waltham, Massachusetts, Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse in the Athletics Department. At Brandeis, we offer competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of managing a Division III Women’s Lacrosse program. The Head Coach must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. The Head Coach is responsible for abiding by all conference, NCAA and department regulations and policies and for developing an inclusive program in which students learn, play and compete.

Key responsibilities:

Manages the student-athlete recruitment and retention efforts for the Women’s Lacrosse program including traveling to high school and club meets, evaluating prospective student-athletes, and generating applications to the University. Responsible for annually recruiting a diverse incoming class of Women’s Lacrosse student-athletes that contribute to the continuing success of the team and the university community at large. Focus placed on providing student-athletes with great competitive experience. Estimated time spent: 25%

Directs the daily training and practice schedule to prepare student-athletes to compete in the sport of lacrosse Responsible for planning all in-season practice sessions and developing an off-season training schedule and program (in coordination with Strength and Conditioning staff). Direct all coaching during home and away contests. Estimated time spent: 20%

Provides appropriate and necessary guidance and advice to women’s lacrosse student-athletes. Be familiar with the support services available at Brandeis University that can be utilized to assist students. Actively supports the academic integrity of the University, keeping academics at the highest priority for the student-athlete. Communicate with the sports performance (athletic training/strength and conditioning) staff regarding student-athlete well-being. Estimated time spent: 15%

Recruits, mentors and supervises a diverse staff of assistant coaches. Estimated time spent: 10%

Participate in department service (i.e. student-athlete development, leadership, strength and conditioning programming, etc.). Maintain the applicable required certifications and serve on department committees. Estimated time spent: 10%

Coordinates practice times and team travel details with the department’s administrative staff. Propose, manage and monitor annual operating budget. Estimated time spent: 10%

Participates in external relations activities on the sport, department and university levels. Plays an active role with the Alumni Association, Institutional Advancement and Friends of Brandeis Athletics for fundraising purposes. Estimated time spent: 10%

Education & Work Experience:

B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of collegiate coaching experience required.

Additional Information:

Physical/Environmental Demands: Operates in gymnasium, on courts, fields and may operate outside in varied weather given training needs.

General open office and campus environment.

Position involves sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.

Frequent travel and early morning/evening/weekend work is required. .

Valid driver's license required. Requires ability to drive 12-passenger vans.

Must be able to be insured by the University.

CPR/AED certification required.