What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse position at University of Maryland Baltimore County?
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Athletics
Athletics
UMBC is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Women’s Lacrosse Program. The Head Coach provides effective leadership, recruitment, coaching and monitoring of student-athletes to encourage successful academic and team performance. The Head Coach is responsible for planning the annual competition schedule, practice schedules, program administration, managing the program budget and providing for the health and safety of the athletes involved in the program.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $164,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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Specific duties include:
- Developing players (practice planning and on-field instruction, game management, attention to academics and commitment to community service)
- Recruiting and retaining academically and athletically qualified student-athletes
- Scheduling, booking team travel, balancing the budget, scouting, practice planning, video breakdowns, and other administrative responsibilities
- Cultivating relationships with alumni and working with Athletics Department staff around fundraising, special events and appearances
It is expected that the successful candidate will abide by all written policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics, UMBC, the America East Conference (AEC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
- Bachelors degree
- Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at a collegiate level
- Five (5) years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, to include 1 year of head coaching experience
- Playing experience at the collegiate level preferred
- Individuals with knowledge or understanding of mid-major universities are highly desired
A background check will be required.
The PICTOR Group is assisting with the search.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to umbcsearch@thepictorgroup.com.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Salary: $164,000 - $185,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Advertised: 16 Jun 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Salary : $164,000 - $185,000