Assistant Coach - Men’s Lacrosse at Haverford College in Haverford, PA

Job Title

Assistant Coach - Men’s Lacrosse

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, fixed-term, benefits-eligible Assistant Coach - Men’s Lacrosse opportunity. The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility to extend the appointment for additional years, dependent on continued funding and successful performance.

Job Description

Total Compensation

• Salary: Salary range begins at $44,000
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes  automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-site.

About the Position
Reporting to the Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse, the Assistant Coach carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program while adhering to all NCAA, Centennial Conference, and College rules. The Assistant Coach assists with planning and executing all practices, coaches on game days, recruits qualified student athletes, participates in fundraising efforts, and performs any additional duties that may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in administrative tasks including equipment management, travel, and the recruitment of student athletes who meet both the academic and athletic standards of Haverford College (at least 75% of time)
• Develop and prepare student athletes for practice and games under the supervision of the head coach
• Enforce departmental policies and team rules as to travel and conduct both on and off the field
• Maintain liaison with college and athletic administrators, trainers, and Director of Athletic Communications as appropriate for an assistant coach
• Adhere to all regulations of Haverford College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
• Exercise discretion and judgment in decision making in keeping with College, Conference, and NCAA regulations
• Represent Haverford at all times in a professional manner including dealings with officials and opposing coaches

Line of Report: The Assistant Coach - Men’s Lacrosse reports to the Head Coach - Men’s Lacrosse.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Professional Competencies

• College or high school coaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Experience working with college student athletes

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted). The application deadline is June 2, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.