Assistant Coach of Women's Lacrosse: 10-Month and 6-Month Positions Available

Williams College, London • Williamstown, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Williams College Women’s Lacrosse program is seeking two ambitious, mission-driven Assistant Coaches who are ready to contribute to a culture that champions both academic and athletic competitive excellence. Williams College is a member of the highly competitive New England Small College Athletics Conference (NESCAC), which qualified seven women’s lacrosse teams for the 2026 NCAA tournament. The Williams women’s lacrosse team has a long history of success that includes seven NCAA tournament appearances, including 2026, two second place finishes and four Elite 8 appearances. One position is 10-month per year with an annual pay of $38,850. The second position is 6-months per year with an annual pay of $23,400. Both positions are fully benefitted, including year round medical and dental, full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment, retirement plan and full on-campus meal plan during the 10- or 6-month scheduled working periods. Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of 1 year of college coaching experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction during practice and training sessions to assigned athletes and/or position groups
• Design and execute practice drills based on analyzed film for upcoming competition
• Be responsible for the set-up and break-down of position and team drills before and after practices
• Provide both group and individual advice to athletes to improve skills
• Responsible for break-down and distribution of game and practice film for coaches and athletes to scout for upcoming competition
• Provide analysis to athletes and coaches of opponent film to prepare for upcoming competition
• Evaluate potential recruits through film, contact with coaches, and other means as permitted by NCAA regulations
• Communicate with potential student-athletes through a variety of means in compliance with NCAA standards, including phone, social media, and in-person meeting (when applicable. May require travel)
• Ensure playing area is ready for gameday activity, including set-up of markers, stands, video equipment, and bench area
• Provide in-competition support to assigned athletes and/or position group
• Assist head coach in executing established gameplan, including any in-game adjustments
• Make travel arrangements for the team to and from practice/competition (securing buses, vans, hotels, etc.)
• Keep track of expenses for travel
• Be prepared to drive college vehicle if necessary
• With the Head Coach, develop a comprehensive prospect list of recruits.
• Assist in developing strategies for off-season recruiting practices
• Attend events where recruits are competing to assist in evaluation (travel required).
• Participate in on-and-off campus camps used to scout and recruit potential student-athletes
• Assist Head Coach in designing and implementing training schedules, preseason and in-season practices.
• Responsible for break-down, analysis, and distribution of game and practice film for coaches and athletes to prepare for next season’s competition.

Benefits

• year round medical and dental
• full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment
• retirement plan
• full on-campus meal plan during the 10- or 6-month scheduled working periods

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level