Arizona Opens Head Coach Search

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The University of Arizona men’s lacrosse program would like to announce an immediate opening for men’s head lacrosse coach.

The University of Arizona lacrosse program is a Division I member of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) and competes in the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference (SLC). The team is seeking a mature and experienced coach who is able to balance the challenges of coaching an MCLA program and maintaining a winning culture at a major university, which makes recruiting top lacrosse talent possible.

Job Summary includes, but is not limited to, the following primary duties:

• Building a complete and committed coaching staff
• Clearly communicate expectations and create a culture of accountability through example • Create an environment of professionalism
• Create a culture of winning through example and merit
• Create a culture of mutual respect between the coaching staff and team
• Create a culture where on-field success and academic success are equal
• Provide organized and documented practice schedules
• Perform scouting and film study
• Clearly communicate program expectations to the team
• Perform effective in-game coaching
• Develop off season workout program
• Develop in season strength and conditioning program
• Work effectively with the team’s Executive Board and other interest groups (parents, alumni and friends) that support the team
• Build and implement a successful recruiting program
• Game scheduling

The coach will have the benefit of a mature administrative organization which handles all back office functions, including accounting, billing and collections.

The coach will be expected to participate in the following areas, but will not govern them autonomously:

• Budgeting
• Travel planning and spending
• Fundraising
• Communication with alumni and supporters

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum of $25,000 per year, but negotiable depending on experience
• Additional budget for assistant coach salaries
• Incentive bonuses for performance
• Other earning potential through local youth club programs, camps and tournaments
• Administrative and operational support provided by our alumni organization.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Prior MCLA experience, as either a head coach or assistance coach
• Prior experience as a successful head coach at a high school or college level program
• Ability to work with and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of parties, including players, parents, and alumni. Our parents and alumni are the primary funding sources for the program.

Deadline for application and hiring timeline:

• Applications, cover letters and 3 references will be received at the email address below through May 16, 2025
• Interviews and follow up will occur from May 17, 2025 through May 30th, 2025
• Final decision target for June 6, 2025

Resumes and inquiries should be emailed to:

University of Arizona men’s lacrosse at contact@uofalacrosse.com

NOTE: All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Confidential inquiries can also be directed to a representative of the team’s Alumni Group at harold.laxman@gmail.com.