Lacrosse Coach - Weekday Afternoons

Beginners Edge Sports Training, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid prep time

Paid post-class time

Part-time schedule

Job summary

B.E.S.T. is seeking an energetic Lacrosse Coach to lead one-hour classes for students in grades 1–5 on weekday afternoons. This role emphasizes teaching lacrosse fundamentals in a fun, active environment with an emphasis on safety and positivity.

Ideal candidates are reliable, with experience in youth sports or teaching, comfortable communicating with children and parents, and able to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 10 minutes after class. Valid IVP clearance and driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card – REQUIRED.
• Valid driver's license – REQUIRED.
• Reliable personal vehicle – REQUIRED.
• Must be able to reliably travel to assigned program locations.
• Must be able to participate in physical activities, including running, throwing, demonstrating drills, and playing with students.
• Must be able to lift and transport up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-hour lacrosse classes for students in grades 1–5.
• Teach age-appropriate lacrosse fundamentals through drills, activities, and games.
• Keep students active, engaged, and participating throughout the class.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and explain skills to elementary-aged players.
• Manage a group of children with a positive, organized class environment.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and confidence.
• Follow B.E.S.T. curriculum and coaching expectations.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and school/community partners.
• Arrive 30 minutes before class and stay 10 minutes after class — prep and cleanup time is paid.
• Set up and put away equipment before and after programming.

Skills

Coaching kids

Communication with kids/parents

Reliability

Team player

Lacrosse experience

Job description

Description

B.E.S.T. is looking for an energetic and dependable Lacrosse Coach to lead one-hour classes on weekday afternoons for elementary-aged children in grades 1–5. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching sports, working with kids, and creating an active, positive environment where players can learn and have fun.

Details

• Lead 1-hour lacrosse classes for students in grades 1–5.
• Teach age-appropriate lacrosse fundamentals through drills, activities, and games.
• Keep students active, engaged, and participating throughout the class.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and explain skills in a way elementary-aged players can understand.
• Manage a group of children while maintaining a positive and organized class environment.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, effort, and confidence.
• Follow B.E.S.T. curriculum and coaching expectations.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and school/community partners.
• Arrive 30 minutes before class and stay 10 minutes after class — all prep and cleanup time is paid.
• Set up and put away equipment before and after programming.

What We're Looking For

Someone who is:

• Comfortable coaching and communicating with elementary-aged children.
• Energetic, positive, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Dependable and committed to consistent attendance.
• Comfortable leading a group independently.
• Able to teach lacrosse skills while keeping the class fun and engaging.
• Professional when interacting with children, parents, and school/community partners.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Experienced with lacrosse, youth sports, coaching, teaching, or recreation preferred.

Position Details

Pay: $25/hour
Schedule: Part-time, weekday afternoons
Class Length: 1 hour
Paid Time: 30 minutes before class + 10 minutes after class
Age Group: Grades 1–5
Sport: Lacrosse

Come help us create confident kids through positive sports experiences!

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card – REQUIRED
• Valid driver's license – REQUIRED
• Reliable personal vehicle – REQUIRED
• Must be able to reliably travel to assigned program locations.
• Must be able to participate in physical activities, including running, throwing, demonstrating drills, and playing with students.
• Must be able to lift and transport up to 40lbs.