What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach position at Juniata College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
Posting Number
20110676
Pay Rate
Starting at $53,400
Position Type
Administration
Position Summary Information
Key Responsibilities
Juniata College invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. Juniata is a co-educational, liberal arts college, highly regarded for its academic excellence, with an enrollment of 1,300 students. Juniata is a founding member of the highly regarded Landmark Conference, which is committed to conducting intercollegiate athletics programs in a way that recognizes, as paramount, the centrality of the academic mission at each member institution.
Primary Role:
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the lacrosse program. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined below.
Primary Role:
Responsible for the development and maintenance of the lacrosse program. This includes structural and administrative organization of the program as outlined below.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide vision and build a positive team culture committed to the welfare of our student-athletes, a positive representation of the college, academic excellence, citizenship, and competitive success.
- Practice organization, planning, scheduling, preparation, and execution.
- Develop and implement specific training and skill development programs.
- Prepare the team for competitions including; scouting reports, meetings, and instruction.
- Develop and implement appropriate in-competition coaching techniques and strategies.
- Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes.
- Develop and meet recruiting goals in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
- Maintain roster sizes in accordance with agreed upon maximum and minimum roster ranges.
- Provide support, oversight, assistance, to student-athletes with regards to academic performance, planning, and success.
- Meet department standards for academic success.
- Effectively manage all aspects of the program’s budget including the purchase of all athletic equipment and supplies, and the management of the programs travel and recruiting budgets.
- Hire, train, mentor, assistant coaches, student-assistants, and student managers.
- Schedule all non-traditional and traditional competitions and practices.
- Develop, recommend, and enforce appropriate levels of discipline, behavior, rules, regulations, and conduct.
- Serve as team spokesman and appropriately represent the program and the college on campus and in the community.
- Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations, and policies of all governing bodies—Juniata College Athletics, Juniata College, Landmark Conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association.
- Participate in overall administration of the Athletics Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees, and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising, and/or promotional events.
- Serve as game/event manager as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…EOE
Position Qualifications
- Knowledge and capabilities normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules, regulations, and the Division III philosophy.
- Three to five years of collegiate coaching &/or playing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, strategize, recruit, lead, manage, represent, and oversee a nationally competitive athletic program.
- Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.
- Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
Supervision Required/Given
Receives direct supervision from the Director of Athletics. Works collaboratively and supportively with other individuals and groups. Hires, trains, and supervises assistant coaches, and student coaches, student managers, providing specific direction and oversight of assignments and responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicants
Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
07/16/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary : $53,400