National Head Coach, Boy's Lacrosse

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Position Summary

The National Head Coach Boys Lacrossewill be the visionary and driving force behind one of the nations premier lacrosse this role youll do more than coach - youll build something extraordinary. Working closely with the Director of Lacrosse youll shape the future of the program by designing and leading a unified vision that integrates on-field player development competitive excellence character growth and student-athlete wellnessacross all levels of boys programming.

This is a great opportunity to lead from the frontelevating talent defining new standards aligning staff around bold vision and creating a culture of excellence that resonates from the field to the classroom and beyond. As the Head Coach you will be responsible for setting the standard and ensuring the program operates as one cohesive elite system under your leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a world-class national team program with a clear vision unified culture and elite performance standards.
• Design and implement progressive training plans that promote individual skill growth tactical sophistication and team synergy.
• Mentor and manage assistant coaches and support staff to ensure alignment leadership development and consistency across the program.
• Recruit and cultivate top-tier student-athletes who embody the values and potential to succeed at IMG Academy and beyond.
• Champion the academic athletic and personal development of student-athletes through collaboration with academic services wellness teams and performance departments.
• Coordinate with strength & conditioning mental training nutrition and sports medicine staff to maximize athlete performance and well-being.
• Lead operational planning including scheduling travel logistics equipment management and budget oversight with professionalism and efficiency.
• Foster a positive disciplined team environment rooted in respect accountability character and unity.
• Serve as the public face of the program through social media community engagement and recruiting outreach.
• Represent the program positively with parents prospective families and external stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with IMG Academy policies safety protocols and performance standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of boys lacrosse fundamentals position-specific development and advanced tactical strategies with a strong grasp of modern trends scouting and video analysis.
• Demonstrated experience coaching at the high school collegiate or professional level with a track record of competitive success and program growth.
• Skilled in designing and leading structured progressive training systems that align with elite performance standards and long-term athlete development.
• Committed to holistic development supporting student-athletes in building character accountability and academic success.
• Strong ability to identify evaluate and recruit high-potential lacrosse talent nationally and internationally with working knowledge of NCAA regulations and collegiate/professional pathways.
• Familiarity with sport science and integrated support systems including strength & conditioning nutrition mental training and athletic medicine.
• An effective mentor and team builder who fosters alignment and communication across coaching staff support personnel and performance departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to engaging players families alumni and the broader lacrosse community.
• Confident and articulate communicator capable of inspiring athletes engaging families and representing the program and brand with professionalism.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage scheduling logistics and team operations efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field (e.g. physical education or sports management) or equivalent professional experience.
• Coaching certifications or licenses preferred.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym turf fields etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights weekends and holidays as required.

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Background Requirements:

• Requires a background check upon offer
• Requires a drug test upon offer

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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