Upper School Girls Lacrosse JV Head Coach

Pace Academy; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Academy, an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a JV head coach for the Upper School girls lacrosse team for the 2026-2027 spring season. This is a part-time, seasonal appointment with a coaching stipend and reporting to the Head Girls Lacrosse Coach and the Director of Athletics.

The successful candidate will lead daily team practices, uphold Pace Academy's mission, GHSA rules, and foster a positive student-athlete experience with strong communication among

Qualifications

• Coaching philosophy aligned with Pace Academy's mission.
• Strong commitment to the student-athlete concept.
• Girls lacrosse experience and understanding.
• Effective leadership and coaching skills.
• Good communication with players, parents and the Athletics Department.
• Energy, creativity and a team-player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Team coaching with the coaching staff daily.
• Represent Pace Academy and the girls lacrosse program professionally and with good sportsmanship.

Skills

Coaching philosophy

Leadership

Communication

Lacrosse experience

Team player

Job description

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Part-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1159

UPPER SCHOOL: GIRLS LACROSSE - JV HEAD COACH

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.

Pace is hiring a JV 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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The head coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the girls lacrosse program. The head 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.