NMU offers a comprehensive benefits package, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and assistance with relocation to Marquette.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 495049
Northern Michigan University (NMU) seeks an experienced, visionary, and highly motivated Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach to lead a comprehensive Division II lacrosse program that plays a critical role in elevating institutional pride, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and advancing the university's competitive success. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach is responsible for directing, organizing, coaching and administering the Women's Lacrosse program. The Head Coach will oversee assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with NMU's mission, departmental priorities, and NCAA/GLIAC regulations. This position represents a pivotal leadership opportunity for a collaborative, student-focused coach who is committed to competitive excellence, character development, and fostering a high-performing environment that supports both athletic achievement and student-athlete well-being while contributing to NMU's broader strategic goal.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Degree Area:
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: NCAA learning portal proficiency, or passing within one month of hire. Possess a current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
Required Minimum Work Experience: Demonstrated successful lacrosse coaching experience as a head coach or an assistant coach at the professional level, the NCAA Division I, II or III level, or as a head coach at the NAIA, junior college or high school level. No prior involvement with NCAA major rules violations. On- and off-campus recruiting of student-athletes.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:
Knowledge of NCAA, conference and NMU compliance rules. Strong leadership abilities to mentor and develop student athletes. Ability to use various computer software applications including video editing systems. Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills. Time management skills. Ability to assess situations, identify problems, and implement solutions. Ability to work effectively under stressful and high-pressure situations. Ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationship with student athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, college faculty and staff, alumni, professional colleagues, and the general public.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
Collegiate lacrosse playing experience. Master's Degree.
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references. This position is not currently available for sponsorship.
Contact Information: Erica Jean, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087
About Northern Michigan University- www.nmu.edu
Founded in 1899, NMU is a dynamic public university offering 170+ undergraduate and graduate programs to over 7,000 students from all 50 states and 40 countries. Signature strengths include award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives, Division II athletics (including Division I Hockey), and a nationally recognized commitment to affordability and safety. Faculty-taught classes at every level, a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and a deep culture of personal support define the NMU experience. Northern Michigan University equips students with distinctive, hands-on learning experiences that unlock extraordinary opportunities. By forging strong ties among learners, leaders, local communities, and the Upper Peninsula's natural environment, NMU develops creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens dedicated to advancing the well-being of the region, Michigan, and the wider world.
About Marquette, Michigan and the Michigan Upper Peninsula
Home to roughly 20,000 residents on Lake Superior's southern shore, Marquette delivers a rare blend of breathtaking wilderness and inviting small-ci...ty charm. World-class mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and shoreline adventures are minutes from campus, while a revitalized downtown buzzes with local eateries, arts venues, and entrepreneurial energy. The Upper Peninsula's reputation for safety, friendliness, and pristine natural surroundings shines through four distinct seasons-each celebrated with community festivals, craft fairs, and outdoor events that keep the calendar lively year-round. Because Northern Michigan University and the city are deeply intertwined, students gain unrivaled access to internships, service-learning projects, and cultural experiences that enrich their education and strengthen the region's vitality-all at a cost of living well below many Midwest metros.
