Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

Position Overview

The head coach provides leadership of the program through teaching,

coaching, mentoring, character development, and recruiting high

quality student-athletes. The head coach is also accountable for

all aspects of a Division I sport program, including but not

limited to: compliance, budget, scheduling, staff oversight,

etc.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a positive team culture and promoting exceptional

student-athlete experiences

• Evaluating and recruiting academically qualified and

athletically talented student athletes

• Organizing and conducting team workouts and competition
• Arranging a Division I schedule and team travel
• Managing the operating and scholarship budgets
• Selecting and managing any assistant coaches

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years of coaching experience
• The ability to work effectively with student athletes,

colleagues and the campus community.

• Thorough understanding of the rules and regulations related to

Butler University, the Big East Conference and NCAA Division

I

• Outstanding verbal communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• College coaching experience

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more

about our benefit offerings, which include

• Paid Time Off and Holidays :
• 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal

year

• 8 Paid Holidays
• In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New

Year’s Day

• Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health :
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including

disability and life insurance programs

• Retirement :
• 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time

employment

• Tuition Assistance :
• Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
• Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees,

spouses, and dependent children.

• Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
• Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
• Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
• Covers tuition only
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
• Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for

full-time staff and faculty

• LinkedIn Learning Courses
• Free premium subscription to the Calm App
• Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
• Discount at the College Bookstore
• Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center

Performances

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive

university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business,

Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy

& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500

undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled

at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A

career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an

opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive

community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful

impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and

staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning

experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a

thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome

applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,

religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national

origin, or any other legally protected category.