Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Marshall, Missouri, Missouri Valley College is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Head Coach in Women’s Lacrosse. The Head Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for all aspects of managing an NAIA Women’s Lacrosse program. The Head Coach must understand and promote the mission, goals, values and educational ideals of MVC.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages student-athlete recruitment and retention efforts for the Women’s Lacrosse program including traveling to high school and club events, evaluating prospective student-athletes, and generating applications to the college.

Directs the daily training and practice schedule to prepare student-athletes to compete. 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.

Provides appropriate and necessary guidance and advice to women’s lacrosse student-athletes. Actively supports the academic integrity of the college, keeping academics at the highest priority for the student-athlete.

Participates in department service (i.e. student-athlete development, leadership, strength and conditioning programming, etc.). Maintain the applicable required certifications and serve on department committees

Propose, manage and monitor annual operating budget.

Participates in external relations activities and community service.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check.

Application Instructions

Please send cover letter, and resume to Scott Queen at queens@moval.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Missouri Valley College

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning. B.A./B.S. required. M.A./M.S. preferred. Collegiate coaching experience required