Junior Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach

Villa Duchesne; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Villa Duchesne in Chesterfield, MO, seeks an experienced Junior Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach for the spring season (March–May). The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certification, with prior lacrosse coaching experience.

The role emphasizes character education, team development, and safe, competitive practice planning within the Sacred Heart community, guiding student-athletes to grow athletically and spiritually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certification required.
• Protecting God's Children course completed.

Responsibilities

• Lead JV lacrosse team during the March–May season.
• Plan practices, coordinate with coaching staff and school administration.
• Emphasize safety, discipline, and player development.

Skills

Coaching experience

Lacrosse knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Protecting God's Children course

Job description

Villa Duchesne is seeking an experienced Junior Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach for the duration of the lacrosse season that is currently scheduled March through May. This candidate will have a conferred bachelor’s degree with completion of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching required, Protecting God’s Children course completed and have previous coaching experience.All faculty and staff of Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart Educators inspire our students everyday with learning and community opportunities.Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart Educators:Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships.Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child.Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development.Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges.Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation.