Head Coach - Boys Lacrosse

Downingtown-Area-School-District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 5,500 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

The Downingtown Area School District is seeking a Head Coach for Boys Lacrosse at Downingtown High School East for the Spring season. The coach will lead practices, set rules and expectations, promote teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensure safe sporting practices while minimizing injuries.

Lacrosse experience is required. Responsibilities include scheduling practices, observing players, outlining corrective techniques, and coordinating training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as a minimum educational requirement.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Must complete and maintain district and state background checks.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including MVR checks).

Responsibilities

• Provide interactive and well-rounded training for players.
• Observe players and outline corrective techniques to minimize injuries.
• Head coaches schedule and spearhead practices and outline rules and expectations.
• Promote teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship and safe sporting practices.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and written/or

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Head Coach - Boys Lacrosse JobID: 5622

• Position Type: Athletics/Coaching/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 7/30/2026
• Location: Downingtown HS East
• Date Available: 03/08/2027

Position: HeadCoach - Boys LacrosseLocation: Downingtown High School EastPay Rate: $6,000.00Benefits Eligible: NoEffective Date: Spring Season, 2026-2027school yearAnticipated start date: Approx. 3/8/2027Requirements: Lacrosse experience required

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Job Summary

Duties include providing interactive and well-rounded training, observing players' approaches and outlining corrective techniques, and endeavoring to minimize preventable injuries. Head coaches will schedule and spearhead practices, outline all rules and accompanying expectations, bolster teamwork and camaraderie, model commendable sportsmanship, and encourage safe sporting practices.

Qualifications

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information)