Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

South Orange; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

South Orange is seeking a Boys Lacrosse Head Coach for Columbia High School, available from September 2026. The ideal candidate will have strong lacrosse knowledge and coaching experience, with responsibilities including supervising practice sessions and overseeing team members during games.

Required qualifications include a New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement, along with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. A criminal history background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess required coaching certifications.
• Exceptional lacrosse knowledge and coaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Put forth maximum effort into coaching responsibilities.
• Supervise and conduct practice sessions.
• Oversee team members during games.

Skills

Lacrosse knowledge

Coaching experience at high school level

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement

Job description

26-27 STIPEND POSITIONS

BOYS LACROSSE HEAD COACH (External Posting)

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2026

Location: Columbia High School.

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor.

Posted on: 7/2/2026. Date Available: 09/01/2026. Closing Date: 07/17/2026.

THE POSITION

Candidates must have a sincere interest and desire to put forth maximum effort into his/her coaching responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. New Jersey Instructional Certificate or Substitute Certification with Athletic Endorsement.
2. Exceptional lacrosse knowledge and coaching experience at the high school level.
3. Will be directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and Student Activities and school administration for the satisfactory performance of all coaching responsibilities.
4. Will assume full responsibility for supervision and conduct of all team members while under his/her jurisdiction and for conducting necessary practice sessions.
5. Is expected to assume full-coaching responsibilities at all scheduled games.
6. Will assume the responsibility of supervising and administering the programs during the sessions, and issuing and handling of all necessary equipment.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.