Head Men's Lacrosse Coaching Instructor
Posted Date: May 20, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$60,000-$75,000/yr -
Years of Experience
Not Provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head Men's Lacrosse Coaching Instructor
Summary
The Head Men’s Lacrosse Coaching Instructor will direct, instruct and administer a John Carroll University Men’s Lacrosse program in compliance with applicable NCAA, NCAC conference, and institutional regulations. This is a leadership position that will be responsible for providing coaching instruction and administrative support to other coaches and administrative staff while ensuring compliance with all related governing bodies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead instructor and coordinator for all elements of practices and games to include preparation, effective execution of drills, one-on-one development work with athletes as warranted and fulfillment of game day responsibilities.
- Develop a program philosophy that is shared and communicated with all stakeholders.
- Develop and recommend strategies for a successful program including well organized practice plans and strategies as well as participation in the development and execution of game strategies.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head Men's Lacrosse Coaching Instructor
Summary
The Head Men’s Lacrosse Coaching Instructor will direct, instruct and administer a John Carroll University Men’s Lacrosse program in compliance with applicable NCAA, NCAC conference, and institutional regulations. This is a leadership position that will be responsible for providing coaching instruction and administrative support to other coaches and administrative staff while ensuring compliance with all related governing bodies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead instructor and coordinator for all elements of practices and games to include preparation, effective execution of drills, one-on-one development work with athletes as warranted and fulfillment of game day responsibilities.
- Develop a program philosophy that is shared and communicated with all stakeholders.
- Develop and recommend strategies for a successful program including well organized practice plans and strategies as well as participation in the development and execution of game strategies.
- Supervise assistant coaches and athletic instructors within the program.
- Coordinate team player tryouts and selection.
- Maintain fair, consistent, understanding and tolerant relationships with athletes.
- Maintain composure and exemplary conduct during practice and games.
- Monitor academic progress and meet with individual student-athletes to ensure academic success and compliance with university and NCAA academic standards.
- Mentor student-athletes as to proper conduct and decorum.
- Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
- Develop plans to successfully recruit prospective student-athletes.
- Set official visit itineraries for prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA requirements.
- Develop community outreach programs, fund raising and promotional activities in collaboration with internal staff and University Development.
- Represent department and institution to internal and external constituents.
- Responsible for ensuring that all administrative requirements for the team are effectively carried out to include: travel arrangements and itineraries; equipment and uniform purchases.
- Meet all deadlines for paperwork (i.e. rosters, physicals, officials’ ratings.).
- Responsible for developing or adhering to a system of budget management and accountability.
- Follow proper procedures for purchasing and resource allocation and monitor spending.
- Work in conjunction with the strength and conditioning instructor to design and implement targeted development and training programs appropriate to the specific needs of athletes and teams.
- Attend rules education, sessions and complete necessary forms for compliance.
- Work closely with the Athletic Director in recommending league policy and procedure changes.
- Attend athletic department meetings and collaborate with the Athletic Director/ Assistant Athletic Directors on schedules, programs and engagement.
- Participate in pre-season and post-season meetings and programs as appropriate.
- Responsible for positive public relations and communications with constituents including, media interactions and parents and alumni engagement.
- Work closely with athletic trainers and follow injury protocol.
- Exhibit enthusiasm towards athletes and display respect for the entire program (i.e. officials, opponents, parents, schools, property, equipment, etc.).
- Dress appropriately and professionally for games, practices, recruit/family visits and other school/athletic functions.
- Foster school spirit by promoting other sports.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Previous collegiate coaching experience or equivalent experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain certifications in CPR and AED.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies.
- Must understand and comply with NCAA, conference, and University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to motivate students in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize effectively, teach fundamentals and techniques associated with the sport and experience with teams that are competitive and show evidence of being well coached.
- Demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership and to serve as a positive role model as a coach and colleague.
- Successful prior participation in the sport at either the high school, college or professional level.
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
Extensive travel involved. University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position will require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on the nature of competitive and recruiting schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate the physical movements of the sport. Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other office locations and to verbally communicate and exchange information.
Hours
Full Time
FLSA
Exempt (Salary)
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary will be $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403 (b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
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