Lacrosse: Head Coach

Strakejesuit; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Strake Jesuit is seeking a qualified Head Lacrosse Coach to lead its competitive lacrosse program. The coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, overseeing practices, game preparations, and creating a positive team culture.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in lacrosse and demonstrate strong leadership skills. A mission-aligned coaching atmosphere is essential as the candidate helps shape young men as servant leaders.

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a lacrosse coach and/or player.
• Strong knowledge of rules, skills, strategies, and training methods.
• Ability to lead a competitive program.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the lacrosse program.
• Plan and lead practices and prepare the team for competition.
• Review film and guide player development.
• Oversee game preparation and in-game coaching.
• Support and supervise assistant coaches.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching experience

Knowledge of lacrosse rules and strategies

Ability to develop student-athletes

Leadership skills

Teamwork and sportsmanship

Job description

Strake Jesuit is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Lacrosse Coach. Strake Jesuit is a Catholic school rooted in the tradition of the society of Jesus, assists young men in their formation as servant leaders and as Men for Others through a comprehensive program of intellectual, spiritual, and moral development for the greater glory of God.

The Head Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for leading all aspects of a highly competitive THSLL Class A lacrosse program in a manner consistent with our mission. This position requires a coach who can build a strong program culture, develop student-athletes both individually and collectively, and form young men through discipline, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and care.

The Head Lacrosse Coach will plan and lead practices, prepare the team for competition, develop offensive and defensive systems, review film, guide player development, and oversee game preparation and in‑game coaching. The Head Coach will also supervise and support assistant coaches, coordinate program expectations, communicate effectively with students, parents, school leadership, and the athletic department, and help ensure that the lacrosse program is well organized throughout the fall, spring, and off‑season. The Head Coach is expected to maintain high standards for student conduct, academic responsibility, safety, equipment accountability, and compliance with school policies and applicable Texas high school lacrosse rules.

The ideal candidate will have successful experience as a lacrosse coach and/or player, strong knowledge of the rules, skills, strategies, and training methods of the sport, and the ability to lead a competitive program while supporting the broader formation of student‑athletes. The Head Lacrosse Coach must foster good sportsmanship and character, provide for the safety and welfare of student‑athletes, support a positive and mission‑aligned coaching atmosphere, work collaboratively with the athletic department, and fully support a multi‑sport athlete program. Previous successful head coaching experience at the high school or club level is preferred.