Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach

PCN 1145

Position Description

The assistant men’s lacrosse coach is responsible for assisting the head men’s lacrosse coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program by developing and implementing training sessions, practices and game plans, educating and coaching student-athletes, and supporting student-athletes in their personal, academic and athletic development at Merrimack College. This part time position reports directly to the head men’s lacrosse coach and is responsible for assisting in all phases of the program in accordance with NCAA Division I, Metro, and Merrimack College rules, regulations and policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of all aspects of the team, at the direction of the head coach.
• Assist in organizing, planning and conducting effective and efficient team practices and individual skill instruction sessions with demonstrated ability to teach and instruct the sport.
• Help prepare individual student-athletes and the team for competition.
• Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film for teaching purposes; assist in video analysis of team and individual players.
• Participate in the development of student-athletes personally, academically and athletically.
• Help monitor and ensure the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provide leadership to the volunteer coach, if applicable, as well as to auxiliary staff members.
• Represent the program with the highest level of professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to NCAA rules compliance, The Metro, and institutional policies
• Participate in departmental activities including staff meetings, compliance education, guest speaker presentations and other events/meetings.
• Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned by the men’s lacrosse head coach and/or sport administrator.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated success in the development of lacrosse skill
• Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of student- athletes
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines
• NCAA DI collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
  
  

Application Materials Should Include

• Resume
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.
  
  

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.