How to hire a lacrosse coach

How to hire a lacrosse coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lacrosse coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lacrosse coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lacrosse coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your lacrosse coach job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a lacrosse coach for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect lacrosse coach also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of lacrosse coaches and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lacrosse Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Lacrosse Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-30
   Volleyball Coach	A volleyball coach leads and oversees a team of volleyball players to achieve short and long-term goals. Among their responsibilities include devising training and assessment plans, setting training and practice schedules, establishing guidelines, and developing strategies to enhance the players' teamwork, skills, and sportsmanship... Show more	$13-31
   Swim Coach	A swim coach is someone who teaches and trains people how to swim. A swim coach provides tips and techniques for people to follow if they want to learn how to swim... Show more	$11-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Student Athletes
   • JV
   • NCAA
   • Grade Girls
   • III
   • Player Development
   • Alumni
   • Skill Development
   • Sound Judgment
   • Role Model
   • Game Strategies
   • Freshman
   • Game Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all game day and practice schedules for the JV team.
   • Task with managing on-ice and off-ice operations of women's hockey team.
   • Lead team to 17-0 record for the high schools' first state lacrosse championship title.
   • Provide guidance for individual athletes and assist them in achieving spots within elite summer rowing programs in Philadelphia.
   • Officiate games for youth programs, men's league, high school, ACHA
   • Certify in CPR and concussion management and regulations.

   More lacrosse coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the lacrosse coach job description is a good way to get more applicants. A lacrosse coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a lacrosse coach in Ohio may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level lacrosse coach. Additionally, a lacrosse coach with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average lacrosse coach salary

   $43,305yearly

   $20.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lacrosse coach salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average lacrosse coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$57,644	$28
   2	District of Columbia	$55,023	$26
   3	Connecticut	$54,351	$26
   4	Pennsylvania	$49,623	$24
   5	California	$47,840	$23
   6	South Carolina	$46,799	$23
   7	Texas	$46,122	$22
   8	Maryland	$42,836	$21
   9	Oregon	$42,783	$21
   10	Virginia	$42,526	$20
   11	Florida	$38,584	$19
   12	North Carolina	$38,317	$18
   13	Illinois	$37,159	$18
   14	Wisconsin	$35,003	$17
   15	Colorado	$34,325	$17
   16	Kansas	$31,915	$15
   17	Iowa	$31,611	$15

   Average lacrosse coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hartwick College	$61,378	$29.51	3
   2	Shady Side Academy	$53,394	$25.67	2
   3	Salem State University	$53,288	$25.62
   4	Castilleja School	$52,784	$25.38	3
   5	Marietta College	$51,950	$24.98	1
   6	University of Saint Mary	$50,361	$24.21	5
   7	Florida Institute of Technology	$50,178	$24.12
   8	Montgomery County Public Schools	$49,682	$23.89	17
   9	The St. James	$49,638	$23.86	8
   10	Clarke University	$49,305	$23.70
   11	Chatham University	$49,291	$23.70	4
   12	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$48,990	$23.55
   13	Eastern Oregon University	$46,135	$22.18	1
   14	Calvary Bellefontaine	$45,526	$21.89	2
   15	State University of New York at Oswego	$45,405	$21.83
   16	Newberry College	$45,134	$21.70
   17	Finger Lakes Community College	$44,761	$21.52
   18	Wilkes University	$44,001	$21.15
   19	Milwaukee School of Engineering	$43,132	$20.74
   20	Denver Public Schools	$42,989	$20.67	4

4. Writing a lacrosse coach job description

   A job description for a lacrosse coach role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a lacrosse coach job description:

   Lacrosse coach job description example

   Category: Other Subscribe: Department: Athletics Locations: Watertown, NY Posted: Oct 13, 2022 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 154434 About Jefferson Community College:
   
   Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth.
   Job Description:
   
   Jefferson Community College is conducting a search for a Head Men's Lacrosse Coach. This is a part-time, stipend position to begin December 1, 2022. Recruitment will start immediately to field an intercollegiate team for the 2023-2024 season.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Overall development, organization, and administration of a men's lacrosse program including recruitment, player retention, coaching, program administration, public relations, budget development, monitoring and encouraging academic excellence, fund-raising, and ensuring compliance of the program within NJCAA rules and regulations.
   
   Requirements:
   
   Required: Associates Degree; three years of coaching; recruiting experience at the collegiate level; knowledge of men's lacrosse fundamentals; knowledge of national rules which govern community college athletics (NJCAA); ability to work with a diverse population; current New York State Driver's License; First Aid and CPR Certification; and ability to work well with others; or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
   
   Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.
   
   Application Instructions:
   
   To Apply: For consideration, please apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button. A letter of application (cover letter), résumé, unofficial transcripts, copies of certifications, and contact information for three professional references are required. Review of completed applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses. For more information about Jefferson, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu or cannoneerathletics.com

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5. Post your job

   To find the right lacrosse coach for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with lacrosse coaches they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit lacrosse coaches who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your lacrosse coach job on Zippia to find and recruit lacrosse coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit lacrosse coaches, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lacrosse coach

   Once you've selected the best lacrosse coach candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new lacrosse coach first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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