Girls Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach

National Association of Independent Schools; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 36,995 - 54,070; Part time

Job summary

Portledge School seeks an enthusiastic, student-centered Varsity Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes on a section-specific season. This is a part-time, seasonal position reporting to the Director of Athletics.

You will help plan engaging practices, develop individual and team skills, supervise players, and communicate with the Head Coach, parents, and the Athletic Department while upholding the program’s values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and/or playing girls lacrosse.
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals and player development.
• Ability to teach and motivate student-athletes with diverse skill levels.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff.
• Experience working with high school-aged student-athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading practices for athletes of varying skill levels.
• Help develop individual and team lacrosse skills.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages effort and sportsmanship.
• Reinforce the program's expectations for character, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Assist with game preparation, in-game coaching, and post-game development.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Support implementation of practice plans that challenge experienced players and develop newcomers.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, athletes, parents, and the Athletic Department.

Skills

Girls Lacrosse

Lacrosse fundamentals

Student development

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

High school experience

First Aid certification

Job description

About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 515 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing the critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description:

Position Summary

Portledge School seeks an enthusiastic, student-centeredVarsity Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach. The successful candidate will support the Head Coach in creating a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters the growth of student-athletes with a wide range of lacrosse abilities and competitive experience. This is a part-time, temporary, seasonal position reporting to the Director of Athletics.

This position is ideal for a coach who is passionate about player development, fostering a love of the game, and helping student-athletes build confidence, leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork both on and off the field.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading engaging, well-organized practices that support athletes of varying skill levels.
• Help develop individual and team skills, including stick work, passing, catching, shooting, dodging, defensive positioning, transition play, and game strategy.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages effort, growth, and sportsmanship.
• Reinforce the program's expectations for character, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Assist with game preparation, in-game coaching, player evaluation, and post-game development.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Support the implementation of practice plans that challenge experienced players while continuing to develop emerging athletes.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, and the Athletic Department.
• Support the overall mission, philosophy, and values of Portledge Athletics.
• Ensure compliance with all school, league, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with coaches across all levels of the girls lacrosse program to promote continuity in player development and program culture.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model, supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in girls lacrosse.
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
• Ability to teach and motivate student-athletes with diverse skill levels and competitive experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff.
• Experience working with high school-aged student-athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to serve as a positive role model who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to student-athlete success.

Season:

Season will start approximately around March 1, 2026 and end approximately around May 30, 2027.

Deadline:

Position open until filled

Start Date:

On or around March 1, 2026

Compensation

$3,900 stipend to be paid throughout the coaching season

Website:

https://www.portledge.org