Lacrosse Head Coach - High School

27J Schools; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

27J Schools in the Denver metro area is seeking a Head Lacrosse Coach at Prairie View High School. You will supervise and coach student athletes and work closely with assistant and volunteer coaches.

You will develop schedules, fundraisers, camps, and manage program budget and inventory, while promoting student athletes and supporting academic eligibility and scholarships.

Qualifications

• Previous high school or college level coaching experience required.
• Knowledge of lacrosse and coaching methodologies.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including mediation and constructive feedback.
• Certification through CHSAA or ability to obtain.
• Excellent goal setting and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach student athletes at all levels of the program.
• Supervise and work closely with assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Communicate with athletic director and athletic secretary about needs, incidents, and concerns.
• Develop schedule, fundraisers, camps, awards banquet, etc.
• Direct and supervise instructional and conditioning camps throughout the year.
• Oversee budget and inventory for the program.
• Communicate with coaching staff, athletes, parents and the community.
• Promote student athletes and assist with academic eligibility and scholarships.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Budget management

Education

CHSAA certification

Job description

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more. In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

• Position Type: Athletics & Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: Prairie View High School
• Date Available: October 2026
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Candidate will assume the role of Head Coach for Lacrosse at Prairie View High School. The coach reports to the Athletic Director who oversees the athletic program.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision and coaching of student athletes at all levels of the program.
• Supervise and work closely with all assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Communicate with the athletic director and athletic secretary about student athlete's needs, incidents, and all concerns related to the program.
• Will assist in developing a schedule, fund raisers, camps, awards banquet, etc.
• Direct and supervise instructional and conditioning camps throughout the year.
• Responsible for overseeing budget and inventory for the program.
• Communicate with coaching staff, athletes, parents and the community.
• Promote the student athlete and assist with academic eligibility required.
• Assist in supporting the student athlete with information concerning scholarships and financial aid.

Will follow league, district and CHSAA policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous high school or college level coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated success in coaching programs.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Strong communication and organizational skills including the ability to mediate arguments and give constructive criticism.
• Have, or have the ability to obtain, certification through CHSAA.
• Excellent goal setting and team building skills