Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach

PRESENTATION HIGH SCHOOL SAN JOSE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Presentation High School San Jose is seeking a Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach for the upcoming season. The role runs from January 19, 2027 to May 15, 2027 and oversees the varsity lacrosse program.

The ideal candidate has lacrosse playing and coaching experience, CPR/First Aid, and CIF coaching certification. This position requires dedication to safety, leadership, and building a competitive program.

Qualifications

• Experience playing competitive lacrosse.
• Experience teaching lacrosse skills and strategies.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• CIF - Fundamentals of Coaching Certification required.
• Professional dedication to athletic development and safety of players.

Responsibilities

• Schedule games, scrimmages, and practices for the program.
• Teach and enhance fundamental and advanced lacrosse techniques.
• Attend all team practices and games (Mon-Fri afternoons; some Saturdays).
• Coordinate on-site events with the Athletic Department.
• Attend athletic meetings and season parent meetings as required.
• Participate in regional playoffs and report results to the Athletic Department.
• Maintain appropriate athlete behavior and safety during practices and events.
• Coordinate season-end awards program.
• Attend school functions promoting athletic programs.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

CPR/First Aid

CIF Coaching Cert

Job description

Description

Position Title: Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

Classification: Exempt

Pay Range: $5,500-$7,500 (based on experience)

Reports to: Athletic Director

Supervises: Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach(es)

About Presentation High School:

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who are committed to excellence and passionate about our mission.

Position Summary

Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, for the season beginning January 19th, 2027 (First League Meeting, Season Starts on Monday, February 1st) ending around May 15th, 2027. This position will be responsible for running the Lacrosse Program at Presentation, which consists of a varsity team.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

1. Schedule games, scrimmages, and practices for the program
2. Teach and enhance fundamental skills and techniques, as well as advanced techniques in the sport.
3. Attend all team practices and games (Mon-Fri afternoons. Some Saturday commitments.)
4. Coordinate management of on-site events for all levels with the Athletic Department
5. Attend Athletic meetings as required, including Coaches meetings and season parent meetings
6. Participate in all regional and sectional playoffs to which the team is entitled
7. Report all game results to Athletic Department
8. Responsible for maintaining appropriate behavior on the part of athletes at practices, games, and in transit to and from events
9. Abide by all league and CIF-CCS rules and regulations and attend meetings as required
10. Prioritize an environment of safety for our student-athletes and provide first aid when required
11. Manage and maintain program equipment
12. Coordinate season-end awards program
13. Attend school functions related to the promotion of Athletic programs (ie: Open House)

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Experience playing competitive lacrosse preferred
• Experience teaching lacrosse skills and strategies that apply to the skill level of the players
• Professional dedication to athletic development and expertise in coaching
• Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of players
• CPR/First Aid certification
• CIF - Fundamentals of Coaching Certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic education tradition, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Clear and positive communication to create a healthy and empowering team culture
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect
• Good role model and demonstrated strong ethics
• A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Head Varsity Coach must be able to:

• Lift and/or carry all sports-specific equipment required to effectively run and organize training and competition
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive movements
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Also, considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
• Afternoon, evening, and weekend hours are typical for all coaching roles.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
• Active work environment on a field, in a gym, or in a fitness room. Some time will be spent working on email, but most of the work will take place actively training students and the team.

EEO Statement:

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.