Girls Assistant Lacrosse Coach

JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH in Forest, Virginia is seeking a Girls Assistant Lacrosse Coach to develop student athletes and lead practices and interscholastic competitions. You will implement game strategies, teach lacrosse skills, and monitor players’ progress while coordinating with parents, administrators, and other coaches.

This part-time position emphasizes sportsmanship, safety, and team growth. Experience with lacrosse fundamentals and youth coaching preferred; candidates should model

Qualifications

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills, a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of lacrosse.

Responsibilities

• Assesses players' 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.

Job description

Girls Assistant Lacrosse Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5989819
Application Deadline: Dec 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 7, 2026

Job Description

The Girls Assistant Lacrosse Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic girls 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

Contact Information

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