Head of Program Boys Lacrosse

COLORADO ACADEMY; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Academy in Denver, CO seeks a Boys Lacrosse Head of Program to lead the development and administration of the lacrosse program, reporting to the Director of Athletics.

The role oversees all levels, plans practices and contests, manages game film, supervises coaches, coordinates with athletics staff, and supports student-athlete academic success while upholding the school's mission.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Creative thinker with sound judgment and decision-making; strong problem-solving abilities and written/verbal communication.
• Recognized expert in team sports coaching principles for student-athletes.
• Efficient in email management and timely correspondence.
• Motor vehicle record must meet standards; First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to stand/walk long periods; lift up to 50 lbs; work outdoors in varying weather.
• Strong written and verbal communication; dependable under deadlines and stress.
• Attention to detail; trustworthy, team-centered, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the mission of the school and ensure coaches align with it.
• Oversee coaching across varsity through lower levels; supervise and evaluate coaching staff.
• Plan and oversee practices and contests to provide a positive, competitive experience.
• Manage game film access, scheduling, and distribution; coordinate with student managers.
• Coordinate hiring, supervision, and evaluation of coaches; ensure positions meet requirements.
• Schedule home contests and supervise, or arrange proper supervision as needed.
• Assist with MS/US contest scheduling, weather-related changes, and facility needs.
• Coordinate transportation for events if needed and assist with equipment purchasing.
• Support team photo scheduling, yearbook submissions, and updating rosters.
• Maintain MaxPreps pages and CA Boys Lacrosse Team pages; attend league meetings.
• Support coach development and provide constructive feedback; resolve conflicts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Judgment

Problem solving

Communication

MVR compliance

First aid CPR AED

Stamina

Physical strength

Stress management

Attention to detail

Integrity

Job description

Boys Lacrosse Head of Program

Location: Denver, CO 80235

Salary: $10,000 - $15,000

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Boys Lacrosse Head of Program. The individual in this position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the boys lacrosse program to include structural and administrative organization of the program. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Colorado Academy boys lacrosse program has a tradition of regular and postseason success and consistently sends graduates to competitive college programs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to mission of the school
• Ensure all coaches adhere to the mission of the school
• Must have significant knowledge of and proven success in coaching lacrosse at the varsity level
• Oversee all levels and progression including Lower School, Middle School and Upper School student athletes and coaches
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics to monitor and promote satisfactory academic progress and academic success
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics, Assistant Athletic Director, Middle School Athletic Director, Lower School Athletic Director, Director of Sports Performance, Athletic Trainers, Mental Performance Coach, Admission & College Counseling Liaison and Uniforms Coordinator for all aspects of the program
• Plans, strategizes and oversees all practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes
• Responsible for practice plans, game management, statistics management, and program coordination and communication with coaches, parents, student-athletes, faculty and staff
• Responsible for maintaining film platform and managing player access (overseeing student managers to serve as point of contacts for game film)
• Assist with managing the hiring, supervision and evaluation of all coaches, and assure requirements for each position are met
• Confirm, attend, supervise, and administer home contests or arrange for proper supervision (if applicable)
• Assist with scheduling MS & US contests - including cancellations and rescheduling practices and contests (due to weather or other hazardous conditions)
• Assist with assigning daily practice spaces for each team
• Assist with upkeep of athletic facilities scheduled to be used for practices and games and communicate needs with Operations department
• Substitute coach for any level or provide coverage for absent coaches
• Assist with weekly transportation needs, if needed, for all off-campus US contests
• Assist with purchasing athletic equipment, uniforms, snacks, etc.
• Assist with coordinating team photo schedules and submitting to the yearbook staff
• Responsible for updating team rosters as needed
• Responsible for updating Max Preps and CA Boys Lacrosse Team pages
• Responsible for attending pre and postseason league meetings
• Responsible for postseason league voting
• Support professional development for coaches
• Responsible for evaluating coaches and providing clear feedback
• Resolve parental and student conflicts
• Responsible for coordinating supervision for injured students
• Responsible for coordinating return-to-play protocols with Athletic Training staff and coaches
• Responsible for coordinating off season and in season training schedules with Director of Sports Performance
• Responsible for attending athletics and admissions events to promote the program
• Responsible for evaluating student/family applications and discussing with Athletics administration
• Responsible for communication with the College office as it relates to recruiting
• Responsible for coordinating postseason banquet details with the athletic administration
• Responsible for end of trimester report cards for Varsity athletes and ensuring lower level coaches have completed report cards for their respective teams

Qualifications

• Must have highly advanced and effective interpersonal, motivational, and team leadership skills
• Must be able to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making, be an effective problem solver, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Must be recognized expert in team sport and coaching principles for student- athletes
• Efficient in email management and managing emails in a timely manner
• Motor vehicle record must meet standards
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to reach, bend and stoop frequently
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make sudden changes in planned day or set – up without guidance
• Ability to work under strict deadline and or stress/pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Trustworthy, team-centered individual who is a values driven professional with a high level of integrity and accountability

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.