Head Men's Lacrosse Coach

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts collegeof 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

• Posting Number: 0601318
• Position Title:
  
  Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Staff Term: 10 Months
• Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
  Hours vary, nights and weekends required
• Academic Year Schedule (dates):
  Mid-August-Mid-June
• Faculty Term:
• Position Type:
  Staff
• Department:
  Athletics

Wheaton College, an NCAA institution located in Norton,Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate,and caring individual to lead our highly competitive men’s lacrosseprogram. The Head Coach prepares the team for a fullintercollegiate varsity season. Develop a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Prepare andmanage operating, recruiting, and fundraising budgets. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete.

Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed bythe Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III,NEWMAC and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

• Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for anyregular or post-season events.
• Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospectivestudent-athletes.
• Serve in an administrative capacity as needed, including butnot limited to game management and a secondary duty.
• Oversee the student‑athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student‐athletewell‑being.
• Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years ofcollegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
• Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the overall development of students around their education.

• Master’s degree
• 3-5 years of head coaching experience preferred

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitmentranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level andscope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must havethe prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities orbe able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on thebasis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment,the Department and the College actively encouragement applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.

Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and accessthat is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

08/13/2026

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