High School JV- Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Rogers Development (DE); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Academy is seeking a Head Coach for the 2026-2027 high school JV boys lacrosse season. The role is casual/seasonal and reports to the Athletic Director at Sussex Academy Secondary School in Georgetown, DE.

It is open until filled and offers EPER salary pay through the Sussex Academy Local Athletic program. Responsibilities include leading practice planning, coordinating game strategies, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment and records, and enforcing HAC, DIAA, and school policies while

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in lacrosse or related sports preferred.
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations.
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Skills

Coaching experience

DIAA rules familiarity

Job description

High School JV- Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach JobID: 36069

• Date Posted:
  6/23/2026
• Location:
  Sussex Academy
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 SY
• District:
  Sussex Academy

Position Type:
2026-2027 High School JV - Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach

Date Posted:
6/23/2026
Location:
Sussex Academy Secondary School
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year - Spring 2027

Reports To: Athletic Director
Term of Employment: Casual/Seasonal
Salary: Sussex Academy Local Athletic EPER Salary pay

About Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy is a public Kâ–12 charter school in Sussex County, Delaware, serving approximately 1,200 students across elementary and secondary campuses. Our mission is to create a supportive school environment with accelerated learning opportunities that prepare students to Explore, Experience, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with DIAA rules, regulations, procedures and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with assistant coaches in regards to roles, duties and expectations
• Works collaboratively with coaches to implement organized practice plans and game strategies.
• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Responsible for adherence to all HAC, DIAA, and school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares detailed inventory of team equipment and updates inventory after each session.
• Maintains and updates team and individual records.
• Follow and practice Sussex Academy's Mindful Coach Profile.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Relationships

• Communicates effectively with athletes and parents.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with faculty, administration, and coaching staff.
• Keeps commitments and is punctual.
• Supports team as well as individual accomplishments.
• Cooperates with the athletic trainer in regards to athletes' physical well being.

Performance

• Conducts self in a professional and sportsmanlike manner at all times.
• Represents the school in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• Promotes and monitors effective individual and team conduct at practice, during meets and in our schools and community to support Sussex Academy
• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the athlete, academics and overall athletic and school program.

Requirements

• Possess CPR certification and concussion protocol training or willingness to become certified (Head and Assistant Coaches).
• Clean Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry clearance, TB test must be completed prior to the start of employment or work with student athletes.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of a person in this position.

SUSSEX ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Human Resources Office
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
PH: 302-856-3636
Disclaimer: Sussex Academy reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.
Sussex Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identify, or any other categories protected by federal state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator.