Position Summary

Kalamazoo College seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach to support the growth and success of our NCAA Division III program. The ideal candidate will embrace the College’s commitment to the student-athlete experience, competitive excellence, and the values of teamwork, leadership, and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in the organization, planning, and execution of all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program.
• Support practice planning, skill development, and game-day coaching.
• Attend practices, games and provide individual lesson times.
• Attend and travel with the team on spring break (in March usually 9-11 days).
• Mentor and develop student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally in alignment with the mission of Kalamazoo College.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes who will thrive academically and contribute to a competitive program.
• Contribute to team travel arrangements, film breakdown, scouting reports, and opponent analysis.
• Promote a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, integrity, and inclusion.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, MIAA, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach or athletic department.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and will also demonstrate many of the following skills, abilities, and characteristics:

• Knowledge of the game of women’s lacrosse, with experience as a coach and/or player.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
• Familiarity with NCAA Division III philosophy and recruiting.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. The target start date for successful candidates will be July 1, 2025.

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a recognized liberal arts institution with a proud athletic tradition and a deep commitment to academic rigor, experiential learning, and civic engagement. As a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), we strive to create a positive and competitive environment that fosters student-athlete development both on and off the field.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College conducts criminal background reviews on all people who receive an offer of employment. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.