General Manager & Head Coach, Women’s Sixes National Olympic Team

The Opportunity

Lacrosse Canada is accepting applications for the position of General Manager (GM) / Head Coach (HC), Canadian Women's Sixes National Team, which will compete at the 2027 Women's World Sixes Championships in Colorado Springs, USA, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the selection of coaching and support staff, as well as national team athletes.

This is a part-time contract position, not a full-time staff role. The successful candidate will receive an honorarium for their work.

Candidates may be considered separately for the General Manager and Head Coach positions. However, preference will be given to applicants who can fulfill both responsibilities in a combined role.

Key General Manager Responsibilities

National Team Management and Athlete Selection

• Collaborate with the High Performance Director (HPD) to manage the National Athlete Pool (NAP) for Women's Sixes, ensuring it is maintained, evaluated, and aligned with national team objectives.

• Oversee athlete selection and roster management, including the addition and removal of athletes in collaboration with the HPD and Head Coach.

• Lead athlete evaluation and ranking processes using Lacrosse Canada's evaluation tools to support objective assessments, team selection, and Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) recommendations.

• Recruit, hire, and oversee national team coaching staff in collaboration with the HPD and in accordance with Lacrosse Canada policies, procedures, and approval processes.

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and management of Sixes National Team coaches and support staff.

• Collaborate with the HPD and Lacrosse Canada staff to align the Sixes National Development Team Program (NDTP) pathway and programming, ensuring a sustainable pipeline of international-calibre athletes.

Operations and Administration

• Coordinate with Lacrosse Canada office staff to ensure national team programming and events align with organizational requirements, including communications, media, marketing, sponsorship, partnerships, and other initiatives.

• Represent Lacrosse Canada professionally at national and international events, including World Lacrosse competitions, while upholding the organization's Code of Conduct.

• Assist with the allocation and management of the national Sixes team budget, including monitoring expenses, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring expenditures receive appropriate approvals and remain within budget.

• Assist the High Performance Coordinator in ensuring all required documentation, registrations, agreements, and educational requirements are completed accurately and on time.

Administrative responsibilities include:

• World Lacrosse registration through FuseSport.

• Athlete and staff agreements and required education or training.

• Collection of athlete and staff clothing and equipment sizes for ordering.

• Collection and verification of passport information and travel documentation.

• Coordination of travel information and requirements for international competitions.

• Representing Lacrosse Canada at World Lacrosse events and serving as a key organizational point of contact.

Key Head Coach Responsibilities

Coaching and Performance

• Lead the planning and execution of tryouts, evaluation and training camps, and athlete selection for competitions in alignment with defined performance objectives.

• Continuously evaluate programming and international best practices to maintain a competitive advantage and maximize team performance.

• Lead all aspects of game-day operations, including pre-game preparation, in-game management, quarter-time and halftime adjustments, post-game reviews, and game film analysis using ScoreBreak.

• Collaborate with coaching staff to design and implement offensive and defensive strategies that enhance individual and team performance.

Planning and Performance Monitoring

• Collaborate with the HPD to develop and implement annual and quadrennial plans, including individual performance benchmarks for the national Sixes team and its athletes.

• Assist Lacrosse Canada staff with the development and oversight of Yearly Training Plans (YTPs) and Individual Performance Plans (IPPs).

• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance, managing relevant data to ensure established standards are met and athletes reach their performance potential.

• Assist with player identification, talent recruitment, and succession planning within the national Sixes program.

• Collaborate with coaching staff and the Integrated Support Team to analyze performance results and deliver timely, actionable feedback.

• Work closely with athletic therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, and team physicians to optimize athlete development, well-being, mental health, and return-to-play processes.

• Support annual strategic planning and contribute to submission documents for funding partners and other applicable audiences.

• Engage with professional and collegiate coaches to ensure training and evaluation camps accommodate player availability where applicable.

Program and Athlete Development

• Work with Lacrosse Canada's High Performance staff to oversee national team administration, including athlete communications, international training and competition opportunities, athlete training reports, and related duties.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, safe, and athlete-focused team culture aligned with Lacrosse Canada's vision, values, and the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP).

• Collaborate with coaches from other Lacrosse Canada disciplines, including Box and Field Lacrosse, and High Performance staff to encourage cooperation across programs.

• Participate in occasional travel to Provincial/Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO) training camps or National Development Team Program (NDTP) camps for talent identification and coaching collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Previous General Manager and/or coaching experience in Sixes, Field, or Box Lacrosse at the NCAA, professional, international, or World Championship level.

• For the Head Coach role, a recognized coaching certification equivalent to NCCP Competition Development Certified, or actively working toward a comparable certification.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary high-performance teams, including coaches, performance analysts, strength and conditioning professionals, medical personnel, and sport science staff.

• Experience in talent identification, player development, and succession planning within national or professional pathways.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt schedules across overlapping competitions and training periods, including flexibility to support other disciplines as needed.

• Ability to manage team budgets and collaborate effectively with Lacrosse Canada's High Performance and Finance staff.

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to contribute to shared organizational and performance objectives.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and extended domestic and international competitions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching high-performance women's Sixes, Field, or Box Lacrosse is considered a significant asset.

• Ability to fulfill both General Manager and Head Coach responsibilities in a combined role.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Part-time contract

• Location: Remote, Canada

• Reports To: Lacrosse Canada High Performance Director

• Contract Term: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028 (two years)

• Potential Extension: An extension beyond the initial two-year term may be considered.

• Compensation: Honorarium, amount to be determined

Key Working Relationships

The successful candidate will work closely with the High Performance Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, High Performance Coordinator, national team athletes (carded and targeted), assistant coaches, and members of the Integrated Support Team.

The Integrated Support Team includes sport science professionals, athletic therapists, strength and conditioning personnel, sport psychologists, sport medicine professionals, team physicians, and equipment or team managers.

External partners include Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Own the Podium, and Sport Integrity Canada.

Key Training and Competition Dates

• October 4–10, 2027: World Sixes Championship, Colorado Springs, USA

• October 2027: Atlas Cup, Sparks, Maryland, USA

• December 2027: Global Lacrosse Games, USA (specific location to be determined)

• July 2028: Los Angeles Olympic Games, Los Angeles, California, USA

• Additional Training and Selection Camps: Dates to be determined, as required

Pre-Participation Requirements

Before attending the first training or selection camp, the successful candidate must:

• Provide a criminal record check to Lacrosse Canada.

• Submit a photocopy of a valid passport.

• Sign the National Team Agreement and Code of Conduct.

• Commit to completing the following mandatory educational requirements:

  • Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) Online Education and Agreement.

  • Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) Online Education.

  • NCCP Anti-Racism in Sport Course.