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

Lacrosse Canada is the national governing body for lacrosse in Canada, dedicated to the development, promotion and growth of the sport across the country. Working in collaboration with its member associations and partners, Lacrosse Canada supports athletes, coaches, officials and the broader lacrosse community from grassroots participation through to high-performance and national team programs.

With a proud history and deep connection to Canada’s national summer sport, Lacrosse Canada is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-quality sport environment while supporting the continued growth and success of lacrosse nationally and internationally.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

GENERAL MANAGER / HEAD COACH – WOMEN’S SIXES NATIONAL & OLYMPIC TEAM

Lacrosse Canada (LC) is currently accepting applications for a General Manager (GM) / Head Coach (HC) position with the Canadian Women’s Sixes Team that will compete at the 2027 Women’s World Sixes Championships to be held in Colorado Springs, USA and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This role will be responsible for leading the coaching and support staff selection, along with athlete selection. Please note, that this is a part-time contract position and not a full-time staff position. The successful candidate will be provided with an honorarium for their work. Candidates may be considered for the GM and/or Head Coach role separately, but priority preference will be given to candidates who can perform in a dual role.

Lacrosse Canada is the national sport governing body for the development and growth of Lacrosse in Canada. Among its responsibilities,



the association selects and prepares Canada’s athletes and teams for international competitions including World Championships and Olympic Games.

Key GM responsibilities:

- In collaboration with the High-Performance Director, manage the National Athlete Pool (NAP) for the Women’s Sixes discipline, ensuring the pool is effectively 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 High-Performance Director & Head Coach.
- Lead athlete evaluation and ranking processes, utilizing the Lacrosse Canada (LC) evaluation tool to support objective athlete assessment, team selection, and Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) recommendations.
- Recruit, hire and oversee the national team coaching staff, in collaboration with the High-Performance Director and in accordance with LC policies, procedures and approval processes.
- Coordinate with LC office staff to ensure national team programming and events align with organizational requirements, including communications, media, marketing, sponsorship, partnerships, and other organizational initiatives.
- Serve as a professional representative of Lacrosse Canada (LC) at national and international events, including World Lacrosse competitions, while upholding the LC Code of Conduct and representing the organization with professionalism and integrity.




- Assist with the management the allocation of the national sixes team budget, including monitoring expenses, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring all expenditures receive the required LC approvals and are within budget constraints.
- Assist the High-Performance Coordinator, to ensure all required documentation, registrations, agreements, and education are completed accurately and within established timelines, including:
- World Lacrosse registration through FuseSport.
- Athlete and staff agreements and required education/training.
- Collection of athlete and staff clothing and equipment sizing and submission to LC for ordering.
- Collection and verification of passport information and travel documentation.
- Coordination of travel-related information and requirements for international events.
- Represent Lacrosse Canada at World Lacrosse events, supporting the team’s operational, administrative, and organizational needs while serving as a key point of contact for LC.
- Provide strategic leadership, direction, and management of the Sixes National Team coaches and support staff
- Collaborate with the HPD and LC staff to align the Sixes NDTP development pathway & programming to ensure a sustainable pipeline of international calibre athletes.

Coaching

- Lead the planning and execution of tryouts, evaluation / training camps, athlete selection for competitions in alignment with transparent performance objectives.
- Provide continuous evaluation of programming and international best practices to maintain a competitive advantage and maximize team performance.
- Lead all aspects of gameday operations, including pre-game prepar

📌 GM/Head Coach: Women’s National Team (Canada)
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