Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

Mount Vernon School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon School in Atlanta seeks an experienced Girls Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach to establish a new program and cultivate a culture of excellence through relationships and character. You will lead, mentor, and organize logistics to support student-athletes' growth on and off the field.

Strong candidates will have high school, club, or collegiate lacrosse experience and head coaching in independent schools; start date July 1, 2026, with collaboration across the athletics team and school

Qualifications

• High school girls lacrosse experience (high school, club, or collegiate).
• Head coaching experience in independent schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize & communicate logistics with Athletic Admin, students, and parents.
• Monitor & support the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Communicate proactively & build relationships with parents, players, faculty, & staff.
• Participate in school meetings as needed.

Skills

Relationship-building

Coaching

Communication

Tools

Google Suite

MacOS

Slack

Job description

Description

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Team

Relationships are foundational for our athletic teams just as they are in the classroom at Mount Vernon. By prioritizing the connections built between coaches and our student-athletes, we create an environment of support, encouragement, and accountability that allows our students to achieve their athletic goals beyond what they ever imagined for themselves. More than 80% of our Upper and Middle School students participate in athletics. Participating in sports plays a positive role in supporting youth development, leading to improved academic achievement and stronger social and emotional well-being. The Athletic Team works collaboratively to deliver a high-quality experience for students and parents that lives into their core value, "We Over Me".

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to establish a new girls' lacrosse program and instill a sense of purpose and drive for excellence through relationship-building. As we continue to invest in our athletic programs and capacity, we are seeking an experienced Girls Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach who will continue to cultivate a strong community and team. Strong candidates will have head coaching experience and/or experience in an independent school setting.

Responsibilities

• Organize & communicate logistics (schedules, routines, uniforms, etc.) with Athletic Admin, students, and parents
• Monitor & support the academic progress of student-athletes
• Communicate proactively & build relationships with parents, players, faculty, & staff
• Participate in school meetings as needed

Core Competencies

• Relationship-driven leader who can build high quality relationships of trust
• Coach and mentor who is focused on character development
• Responsive and inspiring communicator
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Mac/Apple OS, and messaging software (Slack)

Requirements

• Personal girls lacrosse experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
• Girls lacrosse coaching experience (preferred)

Start Date | July 1, 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose.

It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.