Participate in the evaluation and recruitment of high-quality
student-athletes, including recruiting travel and the planning of
on-campus visits.
Participate in the development of student-athletes personally,
academically and athletically.
Assist in on-field coaching; help plan and run training
sessions and practices.
Scout opposing teams and assist in the breakdown of game film
for teaching purposes.
Coordinate team travel planning, meals and logistics.
Attend individual student-athlete meetings with the head
coach.
Help monitor academic progress and ensure the academic success
of team members.
Represent the program with the highest level of
professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to
diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as trust and
mutual respect.
Foster and maintain a culture that demonstrates a commitment to
NCAA rules compliance, conference, and institutional policies.
Participate in departmental activities including staff
meetings, compliance education, diversity, equity and inclusion
training, guest speaker presentations and other
events/meetings.
Represent Merrimack Athletics with the highest level of
professionalism and integrity.
Fulfill other specific areas of responsibility to be assigned
by the head coach.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university.
- 1-2 years of previous coaching experience.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and intercollegiate athletics.
- Demonstrated recruiting skills and knowledge.
- Knowledge of video editing and production.
- Commitment to supporting the academic success and overall
well-being of student-athletes.
- Excellent 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.
- Collegiate women’s lacrosse playing experience is
preferred.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Resume or CV
- 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.
Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order
to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for
our students and the community.
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.
Salary Range: $40,000.00
- $45,000.00
