Kingwood Lacrosse Assistant Coach Opening

Texas High School Lacrosse League; Texas; On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based compensation

Opportunity for clinics and camps

Job summary

Kingwood High School is seeking an Assistant Coach to work closely with the Head Coach to develop Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes, contribute to practice planning, and foster a positive, competitive, and growth-focused team culture.

This role is ideal for a coach who is enthusiastic about mentoring athletes of different age groups, contributing to program culture, and supporting club-wide initiatives including events and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
• Solid understanding of lacrosse fundamentals, rules, and player development.
• Ability to work effectively with children and teens of varying skill levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with players, staff and parents.
• Organizational skills for practice prep, game-day duties, and team support.
• Commitment to sportsmanship, player development, and program values.
• Must pass background check and meet safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in planning and executing practices, games, and team events.
• Support head coaches during games, tournaments, and team events.
• Teach fundamentals, positional skills, and lacrosse IQ for each age group.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, inclusive team culture and player-centered learning.
• Help manage player rotations, warm-ups, and sideline organization during events.
• Provide positive feedback and mentorship to athletes at all developmental levels.
• Participate in club-wide training sessions, clinics, tryouts, and development programs.
• Support team culture by promoting sportsmanship and club values.
• Assist in club fundraising and community events.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring athletes

Job description

Kingwood High School is seeking an Assistant Coach to work closely with the Head Coach to develop Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes, contribute to practice planning, and foster a positive, competitive, and growth-focused team culture.This role is ideal for a coach who is enthusiastic about mentoring athletes of different age groups, contributing to program culture, and supporting club-wide initiatives including events and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Player Development

• Lead or assist in planning and executing practices, games, and team events
• Support head coaches during games, tournaments, and team events.
• Teach fundamentals, positional skills, and lacrosse IQ appropriate to each age group.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, inclusive team culture and player-centered learning environment.
• Help manage player rotations, warm-ups, and sideline organization during events.
• Provide positive feedback and mentorship to athletes at all developmental levels.
• Participate in club-wide training sessions, clinics, tryouts, and development programs.
• Support team culture by promoting sportsmanship, accountability, and club values.
• Assist in club fundraising efforts, community events, and parent engagement activities.
• Collaborate with coaches and staff to ensure smooth communication and consistent messaging.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred
• Solid understanding of lacrosse fundamentals, rules, and player development principles.
• Ability to work effectively with children and teens of varying skill levels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with players, staff, and parents
• Organizational skills for practice prep, game-day duties, and team support
• Commitment to sportsmanship, player development, and the program’s values
• Must pass background check and meet all organizational safety requirements.

Compensation

• Stipend based on experience and seasonal workload.
• Additional opportunities may be available for clinics, camps, and special events.