Head Coach, Women's Lacrosse

Job Description Position Summary Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. This full-time, 12-month administrative position provides leadership for all aspects of the University's NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse program, including student-athlete development, competitive success, recruitment, program administration, and strategic planning.

Consistent with Wentworth's strategic priorities of Inclusive Excellence, Transformative Student Experience, and High-Value Learning, the Head Coach creates an environment where students are challenged academically, athletically, and personally while representing Wentworth with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the University's mission and values.

The Head Coach serves as an educator, mentor, and leader who develops a culture of accountability, belonging, teamwork, competitive excellence, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the program while developing student-athletes, hiring, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating assistant coaches, collaborating with colleagues across the University, responsibly stewarding program resources, and strengthening relationships with alumni, supporters, and external partners in support of the long-term success of Wentworth Women’s Lacrosse.

Required Application Materials:
Resume and Cover Letter. Professional references are recommended.

Scope of Responsibility Program Leadership & Administration Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of the NCAA Division III women’s lacrosse program, establishing competitive goals, setting program expectations, and cultivating a positive, accountable, and student-centered team culture.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, including:

Planning and conducting practices

Preparing for competition

Developing game strategy

Scheduling contests

Coordinating team travel

Overseeing equipment management

Evaluating program performance

Manage the program budget, support fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives, and fulfill all fiscal and administrative responsibilities in a timely and responsible manner.

Recruit, supervise, and mentor a part-time assistant coaching staff by providing ongoing mentorship, regular feedback, and opportunities for professional development.

Recruitment & Enrollment Recruitment at Wentworth is viewed as the foundational step of long-term student retention and success. The Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach provides strategic leadership for recruiting and roster management that reflects the values of Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Wentworth Athletics Department.

Working collaboratively with Enrollment Management and Athletics and Student Affairs leadership, develop and execute an annual recruiting strategy that supports institutional and program enrollment goals while identifying student-athletes who will thrive academically, socially, and competitively tivate relationships with prospects and their families, clearly articulating the unique value of a Wentworth education and the University's commitment to student success and professional development.

Student-Athlete Development Beyond competition, the Head Coach is committed to the holistic development of student-athletes by promoting academic success, leadership development, personal well-being, and competitive excellence.

Partner actively with cross-institutional colleagues to support student well-being, academic achievement, leadership development, personal accountability, and overall student success.

Encourage student-athletes to engage fully in the academic, leadership, and co-curricular opportunities available through the University.

Departmental & Institutional Engagement Alongside primary coaching duties, full-time head coaches are assigned a secondary duty or administrative responsibility that is reviewed and assigned annually based on the candidate’s qualifications, seasonal responsibilities, and department needs.

Support Athletics Department operations through game management responsibilities, conference and NCAA championship…