Job Information
St. Lawrence University Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse in Canton, New York
Position Information
Position Title Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse
FLSA Exempt
Primary Responsibilities
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. The head coach will direct the development, organization and management of all phases of this Division III Women’s Lacrosse program. Primarily responsible for the instruction of athletes both on and off the field and in the classroom, organization, administration, coaching and recruitment. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to the academic mission of the University and to a competitive NCAA Division III Athletics Program. For additional information about Saints Women’s Lacrosse please visit: https://saintsathletics.com/documents/2024/10/14/WLAX_2024-2025_Profile.pdf
Additional duties will include the following:
Recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes
Direct student-athlete development both on and off the field; ensuring academic success, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and promotion of positive values consistent with the mission of St. Lawrence University
Program organization; including practice planning, game preparation, and systems implementation for both offense and defense
Ability to supervise, evaluate, and effectively provide direction to one graduate assistant coach
Additional responsibilities include a secondary assignment such as game management, intramurals or teaching in the minor, as well as other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to a bachelors degree and three years of proven success as a coach of a club, high school, or intercollegiate lacrosse program.
Demonstrated ability to recruit diverse, quality student-athletes
Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, faculty/staff, University community members and alumni
Knowledge of all NCAA and Liberty League rules & regulations pertaining to DIII women’s lacrosse
The candidate must have the ability to understand the needs of students, colleagues, and communities from diverse backgrounds, identities and intersections. They must demonstrate a distinct commitment to creating an equitable and welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ability to meet University requirements to drive a University vehicle required.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Salary range $58,459 - $60,406 annually. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) Full-time (12 months)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ST01286
Desired Start Date
Open Date (to accept applications)
Close Date (date applications will not be considered)
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Franco Bari, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, at fbari@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you hold a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Philosophy Statement