Head Coach Men's Lacrosse/Game Management Assistant

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse /Game Management Assistant

DIVISION: Administration & Facilities

DEPARTMENT: Athletics and Recreation

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU CAT. 14

JOB CODE: DA8879 FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Athletic Administrator

SUPERVISES: Exercises direct supervision of 2 to 4 part-time Assistant Coaches

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse/Game Management Assistant leads all facets of the men’s lacrosse program, including practice and competition management, student-athlete recruitment and retention, fiscal oversight, supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, academic and personal development of student‑athlete recruitment and retention, fiscal oversight, supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, academic and personal development of student‑athletes, scheduling, travel coordination, and alumni and family engagement. In addition to coaching duties, the incumbent supports the Athletics Facilities team by performing secondary responsibilities as a game management assistant, contributing to the setup, coordination, and administration of home athletic events to ensure a safe, organized, and positive experience for teams, officials, and spectators.

In carrying out these responsibilities, the incumbent follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

Examples Of Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Lacrosse Coaching & Program Management

• Performs all the duties associated with managing and serving as the Head Coach of men’s lacrosse, including but not limited to managing practices and competitions, team recruitment and retention, budget management (e.g., equipment, recruiting, personnel), supervision and mentoring of assistant coaches, mentoring student-athletes, competition schedule development, transportation and meals for away contests, alumni and family engagement
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, Conference, and institutional policies and procedures, including the NCAA Principals of Ethical Conduct, and demonstrates professionalism on and off the field
• Reinforces the priorities of health and safety through attention to the NCAA acclimatization rules, NCAA Sports Sciences Institute consensus statements, National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletics Equipment (NOCSAE) protective equipment standards, institutional policies and procedures, and best practices in collaboration with the Sports Medicine team
• Collaborates with department and campus partners to support team publicity. statistics, health and injury reporting, equipment management, and the upkeep of sport and locker room facilities
• Assists with evaluating, selecting, and ordering program equipment and ensures that annual reconditioning and recertification of equipment is conducted
  
  

Game Management Support

• Serves as a member of the athletic facilities team for game management support
• Assists with field and facility setup and breakdown for home contests, ensuring all areas are prepared safely and in accordance with departmental standards
• Supports game day coordination to help deliver a positive and well‑organized game day experience
• Serves as an athletic administrator at home events when assigned, helping oversee game operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with conference and NCAA expectations
• Coordinates with department and campus partners to support smooth execution of home events and game day logistics
• Helps ensure that game operations adhere to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and expectations for safety, sportsmanship, and event conduct
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description may be changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Demonstrated (3 years) experience as a collegiate lacrosse coach

Demonstrated (3 years) experience recruiting and retaining student-athletes

Other

Regular travel to off-campus locations

Must be available to respond to situations that arise during holidays, weekends, or evenings

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Driver’s license must remain valid throughout the duration of employment in the position.

Successfully completes required annual NCAA Division III rules testing, maintains relevant certifications, and fulfills assigned training requirements

CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Head coaching experience at the NCAA Division III level

Previous experience in athletic administration at the collegiate level

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply and instruct sport-specific skills, techniques, and strategies
• Success leading and managing a team of professionals
• Strong commitment to the NCAA Division III Philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student-athletes
• Ability to counsel, recruit and retain student-athletes
• Understanding of technology including video breakdown, recruiting software, etc.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Knowledge of and ability to implement University and NCAA policies and procedures
• Ability to engage alumni effectively and cultivate meaningful relationships that support fundraising initiatives
• Ability to cultivate and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with University and community partners
  
  

SALARY: $63,389.00 - $79,236.49

UMass Dartmouth Offers Exciting Benefits Such As

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
• And More!
  
  

Benefits for ESU Union: ESU

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for early consideration of internal ESU applicants is March 5, 2026.

The projected start date for this position is on or after April 27, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.