Upper School Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Pace Academy Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Academy Inc in Atlanta, GA is looking for a part-time Assistant Coach for the Upper School girls lacrosse team for the 2026-2027 spring season. Responsibilities include daily practices and games, focusing on student-athlete development and adherence to school values.

Ideal candidates should have experience in girls lacrosse, strong leadership, and effective communication skills. This seasonal role is compensated with a coaching stipend.

Qualifications

• Girls lacrosse experience and understanding.
• Effective communication with players and parents.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete success.

Responsibilities

• Support various aspects of the girls lacrosse program.
• Attend practices and games during the season.
• Represent Pace Academy in a professional manner.

Skills

Coaching philosophy alignment

Understanding of girls lacrosse

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team-player mentality

Job description

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Part-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship, and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging. At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Upper School: Girls Lacrosse – Assistant Coach

Pace is hiring an assistant head coach for the Upper School girls lacrosse team for the 2026‑2027 spring season. This position reports to the Head Girls Lacrosse Coach and Director of Athletics.

Work Hours and Expectations

A part‑time January‑May seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (2 hours) Monday‑Friday and games. All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review conducted.

Primary Responsibilities

The assistant coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the girls lacrosse program. The assistant coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy
• A strong commitment to the student‑athlete concept
• Girls lacrosse experience and understanding of girls lacrosse
• Effective leadership and coaching skills
• Good communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics Department
• Energy, creativity, self‑motivation and a team‑player mentality

Specific Responsibilities

• Team coaching with the coaching staff daily
• Represent Pace Academy and the girls lacrosse program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.

See more about Pace Academy Athletics at www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics.