Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach

KENT PLACE SCHOOL - 3.6

Summit, NJ Job Details Seasonal $9,000 - $11,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications School experience Experience working with high schoolers Full Job Description The Kent Place School lacrosse program has consistently been a top-ranked team in New Jersey and has seen a dominant stretch in the

NJIGLL , NJISAA

, Union County Tournament , and

NJSIAA. 2026

NJ.com Team of the Year 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public Champions 2026 NJISAA Prep A Champions 2026: NJIGLL StarsStripes White Division Champions 2025: NJIGLL StarsStripes White Division Champions 2024: NJIGLL StarsStripes Blue Division Champions Over the past five years, 14 student-athletes have gone on to play collegiate lacrosse at top Division III and Division I programs Kent Place School seeks a Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach for the 2026-2027 season. Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate and/or club level is preferred; experience at the high school level is required. Please submit a resume to apply by October 9, 2026. For more information on Kent Place's athletics programs, please visit: https://www.kentplace.org/athletics

Department:

Athletics Position Title:

Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach Hours:

3:45-5:45 p.m. (games could finish later)

Season:

Spring, March 2027

FLSA Classification :

Exempt Reports To :

Director of Athletics

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Coaching:

Educates and coaches Kent Place student-athletes in the game of Lacrosse. Provides leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship. Notifies team members of all Kent Place's policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team. Plans and communicates practice sessions and competition strategies to assistant coach(s) that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.

Administrative Duties:

Schedules and coordinates, in conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director, game schedules, practice schedules, team tryouts, preseason meetings, team workouts, and conditioning sessions. Maintains, along with assistant coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation. Maintains individual and team records and statistics. Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning for all levels of the program. Supervises and assigns duties to assistant coaches, as necessary. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Communicates effectively and demonstrates strong administrative and organizational skills. Listens actively and attentively, with the ability to understand and respond thoughtfully to others. Makes quick and appropriate decisions under pressure. Promotes good public relations through adherence to professional standards of conduct, presentation, and professional courtesy. Models sportsperson-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Ability to work effectively with others. Adheres to best practices of diversity and inclusion so that interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.

Other duties:

Attends a mandatory preseason parent meeting and training session with the Athletic Department. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the media and other stakeholders. Participates in special activities, including senior day, parents' night, banquets, awards nights, admission panels, open days, admission events, coaching clinics, and pep assemblies. Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training. Upholds the Kent Place Mission and Vision. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department. Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement. Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.