FARMVILLE, VA – (May 4, 2026) – Longwood University has retained Collegiate Consulting to assist in the search for its next Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach. Collegiate Consulting will begin the process immediately, distributing the position announcement across multiple platforms and proactively engaging with candidates who demonstrate the experience, leadership, and vision necessary to lead the program.
Longwood University and Collegiate Consulting encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply. The full job description is available below and includes comprehensive details regarding the role, responsibilities, and application process. The position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated search conclusion of July 31, 2026.
Understanding the dynamic nature of coaching responsibilities and current professional commitments, Longwood University and Collegiate Consulting will maintain flexibility throughout the search process to ensure confidentiality and accommodate candidate availability.
Candidates may contact Emma Britten at ebritten@collegiateconsulting.com to submit a resume and cover letter. References may also be submitted at that time or upon request later in the process.
Longwood University is a public institution located in Farmville, Virginia. The Longwood Lancers compete at the NCAA Division I level and is a member of the Big South Conference, sponsoring 16 varsity programs and supporting 300+ student-athletes. The women’s lacrosse program is committed to competitive excellence, student-athlete development, and fostering a culture aligned with the University’s academic and institutional mission.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports To: Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics (or designee)
About Longwood University
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Position Summary
Longwood University invites applications for the position of Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse. The Head Coach is responsible for the leadership, development, and administration of the NCAA Division 1 women’s lacrosse program competing in the Big South Conference. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build and sustain a competitive mid-major program while advancing Longwood University’s mission of academic excellence, student-athlete development, and community engagement.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Program Leadership and Vision
• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the women’s lacrosse program consistent with Longwood University values.
• Establish a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture.
• Ensure full compliance with the NCAA, Big South Conference, and university policies.
• Represent the program within the department, conference, campus, and community.
Coaching and Competitive Success
• Plan and conduct all practices, competitions, and training sessions.
• Develop offensive, defensive, and transition strategies.
• Prepare game plans, scouting reports, and film analysis.
• Manage game-day operations and travel.
Recruiting and Roster Management
• Lead a comprehensive recruiting strategy aligned with intuitional and academic standards.
• Evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes capable of Division 1 success.
• Maintain appropriate recruiting pipelines for the Big South mid-major institution.
• Manage roster composition, scholarships, and retention.
Staff Supervision and Administration
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches and support staff.
• Manage program budget and administrative responsibilities.
• Promote staff professional development and collaboration.
Academic and Student-Athlete Support
• Promote academic achievement and graduation success.
• Monitor academic progress in coordination with academic support staff.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for student-athletes.
External Relations and Advancement
• Assist with fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives.
• Participate in community outreach and promotional activities.
• Support marketing and media relations efforts.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degrees require; master’s degree preferred.
• Coaching experience at the NCAA Division 1 level; head coaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated recruiting success.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous head coaching experience in collegiate lacrosse, preferably.
• Experience recruiting in the Big South region.
• Experience managing budget and full-time staff.
Work Environment and Expectations
• Evening, weekend, holiday and extensive travel required.
• Commitment to Longwood University’s mission and values.
• Support for diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of emotional and psychological safety throughout the lacrosse program.
Additional Information
This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
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