Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach (3 Openings)

JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Forest High in Forest, Virginia is seeking a Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach to support student athletes in game strategy and training for VHSL competitions.

The role emphasizes coaching techniques, safety, and collaboration with school staff, parents, and administrators. Part-time position with responsibilities including supervision and adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the sport's rules, regulations, and techniques.
• Ability to work well with administrators, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, equipment, and techniques of lacrosse.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Maintains standards of decorum and supervises athletes; follows injury procedures.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsmanship and appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Models non-discriminatory practices.
• Attends all required coaches meetings.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Rules knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

The Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic VHSL boys lacrosse competitions. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attendance at all required coaches meetings set forth by administration is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills, a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach (3 Openings)

Bedford County Public Schools JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH - Forest, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 2939281
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

The Boys Assistant Lacrosse Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic VHSL boys lacrosse competitions. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties

• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and 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.
• Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attendance at all required coaches meetings set forth by administration is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills, a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]

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