Head Athletic Coach-Women's Lacrosse

Head Athletic Coach-Women's Lacrosse

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: F153P

Job Title: Head Athletic Coach-Women's Lacrosse

Bargaining Unit: Coaches

FLSA: Exempt

Position Classification: Head Coach

Department: Edinboro Edinboro Athletics

Type: Faculty

Job Summary / Basic Function:

• Ultimately responsible for the management/direction of all aspects of a competitive women's lacrosse program within the framework of the Pennsylvania State Athletic conference (PSAC), NCAA, the CBA, and/or the rules and regulations of the University and any other athletic conference in which the University is a member.
• Plan/manage all competitions and practices of the program, including in-season and out-of-season player development.
• Recruit qualified student athletes.
• Promote the academic success of the student athletes.
• Advise student athletes of the University's athletic policies and all other appropriate requirements of PSAC and NCAA and any other athletic conference in which the University is a member.
• Help implement the PennWest University Athletic Drug Education, Screening and Counseling Program for intercollegiate athletes including being a member of the drug screening team.
• Manage the budget for the program, including organizing and planning travel arrangements.
• Participate in fundraising events and the promotion of good public relations.
• Evaluate all assistant coaches.
• Responsible for the submission of both head coach and assistant coach's monthly work schedules to the Athletic Director.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules required;
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous coaching experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recruiting experience preferred
• Knowledge of PSAC and NCAA lacrosse rules desirable

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to successfully demonstrate different aspects of the assigned sports technique.

Work Location: Edinboro

Posting Date: 2026-06-04

Closing Date: 2026-06-19