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