Job Openings

Head Lacrosse Coach

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Head Lacrosse Coach at the Virginia Military Institute will organize and direct all aspects of the NCAA Division I Lacrosse Program. This role involves recruiting and retaining talented cadet-athletes, developing a competitive team, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with VMI’s mission and values. The coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including scheduling and conducting regular practice sessions; game strategy, player development, developing, implementing, and enforcing team rules; overseeing the administrative process for team travel, budget, cadet-athlete eligibility, and academic progress; participating in fundraising and public relations activities and compliance with NCAA, conference, and Institute regulations. Additionally, this role will prioritize academic success and character development of cadet-athletes.

Job Duties:

• Monitor the academic progress of cadet-athletes.
• Develop leadership skills and instill core values in cadet-athletes.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coach(es).
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, conference, VMI and Athletic departmental rules and regulations.
• Team Management: Recruiting, Budgeting, Scheduling, Travel Logistics, Competition and Practice, Coaching and Public relations.
• Coordinate team and participate in departmental fundraising efforts.
• Community Engagement & Alumni Engagement

Job Openings

Head Lacrosse Coach

Posted Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Head Lacrosse Coach at the Virginia Military Institute will organize and direct all aspects of the NCAA Division I Lacrosse Program. This role involves recruiting and retaining talented cadet-athletes, developing a competitive team, and fostering a positive team culture that aligns with VMI’s mission and values. The coach will oversee all aspects of the program, including scheduling and conducting regular practice sessions; game strategy, player development, developing, implementing, and enforcing team rules; overseeing the administrative process for team travel, budget, cadet-athlete eligibility, and academic progress; participating in fundraising and public relations activities and compliance with NCAA, conference, and Institute regulations. Additionally, this role will prioritize academic success and character development of cadet-athletes.

Job Duties:

• Monitor the academic progress of cadet-athletes.
• Develop leadership skills and instill core values in cadet-athletes.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coach(es).
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, conference, VMI and Athletic departmental rules and regulations.
• Team Management: Recruiting, Budgeting, Scheduling, Travel Logistics, Competition and Practice, Coaching and Public relations.
• Coordinate team and participate in departmental fundraising efforts.
• Community Engagement & Alumni Engagement
• Operating of program specific camps and clinics.
• Serve on department and VMI committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Valid drivers license to support team travel, recruitment on and off campus.
• Must have a minimum of three years of demonstrated successful coaching experience in lacrosse
• Must posses the ability to recruit high schools, primarily in Virginia and the surrounding states; has to have demonstrated
• knowledge of an ability to comply with NCAA, conference and Institute rules and regulations.
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Considerations:

NCAA Division I collegiate lacrosse coaching experience.
Experience working with and improving the performance and player development of lacrosse athletes.
Competitive success within a NCAA Division I post-season lacrosse

Additional Considerations:
• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Please include, resume, cover letter of application, official transcripts and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Candidates can apply at: Head Lacrosse Coach- Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich it academic environment and provide equal educational opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322

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