Head Men's Lax Coach & Academic Support Coordinator (Head Coach, SL-4

Head Men's Lax Coach & Academic Support Coordinator (Head Coach, SL-4)

Job Title Head Men's Lax Coach & Academic Support Coordinator (Head Coach, SL-4)

09/05/2026

Physical Education & Athletics

FT - PT Full Time

Part-time %

$54,000 (+ $4,150 Location Pay)

$54,000 (+ $4,150 Location Pay)

Brief description of duties:
This is a full-time position. The head coach will be responsible for the development, coaching, organization, and management of the men's lacrosse team. Duties will include recruiting, scheduling, game management, budget, equipment management, promotional activities, fund-raising, player eligibility, and NCAA Division III rules compliance. SUNY Purchase is a member of the Skyline Conference and a member of Division III .

As the Student Support Coordinator, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support all student-athletes in various areas of college life; build a strong background of campus resources in order to best serve each student-athlete's individual needs
• Supervise student-athlete study hall hours
• Primary liaison between student-athletes and academic advising/The Learning Center
• Assist with academic certification and re-certification of new/returning student-athletes for credits and GPA
• Monitor and distribute Academic Progress Reports
• Foster communication between coaches, student-athletes, and professors regarding missed classes for games
• Be proficient in Banner and HRETS
• Provide academic support to student-athletes
• Assist with various administrative and operational duties in support of the athletic director and the department as a whole, including game day supervision
• Monitor all academic efforts for each sport
• Facilitate communication between coaches and prospective student-athletes on specific areas of study, application process, and financial aid/housing process
• Represent the Athletic Department at college and recruiting fairs
• Help with educational component for student growth and development by planning events, for example alcohol awareness and sexual assault education
• Must be able to work a Flexable schedule; day, evening, and weekend hours are necessary.

This is an 11-month position with mid-December to mid-January as your time off.

Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or related field is preferred. Previous successful coaching experience at the college level is also preferred. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, recruiting experience, and knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations, as well as a valid driver's license.

About SUNY Purchase A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, SUNY Purchase, part of the State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, is a dynamic campus that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students.

SUNY Purchase is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the college, visit SUNY Purchase
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• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website
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• SUNY Purchase is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC
  -accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need). For detailed information on some of the College's employee benefits, visit…