Varsity Coach Boys Lacrosse

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Clayton (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First State Military Academy seeks a Varsity Coach for Boys Lacrosse to begin in March 2027. The role requires leading daily practices, game planning, and fostering strong community relations within the school and parents’ group.

The coach will ensure sportsmanship, monitor student academics, maintain equipment, and help with safety and policy compliance across the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, the total athletic program, and the total school program.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement organized daily practice plans.
• Suggests adaptations and modifications to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports in preparation for each game in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with all DIAA and school district policies.
• Communicates of pre, post, and in-season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Maintains an inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates the academic performance of all athletes.
• Assists in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Skills

Lacrosse proficiency

Character integrity

Athletic program understanding

Public relations

Job description

• Date Posted:
  6/8/2026
• Location:
  First State Military Academy
• Date Available:
  March 2027
• District:
  First State Military Academy

Varsity Coach Boy's Lacrosse (March 2027)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in the sport.
• Possess sound moral character.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the program to the athlete, the total athletic program, and the total school program.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement organized daily practice plans
• Suggests adaptations and modifications to coaching techniques, strategies and game plans.
• Promotes and maintains positive public relations with parents and the community.
• Helps to provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship and player conduct.
• Supports in preparation for each game in strategy and player motivation.
• Complies with all DIAA and school district policies
• Communicates of pre, post, and in-season information to players, parents, and school officials.
• Maintains an inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
• Monitors and evaluates the academic performance of all athletes.
• Assists in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Performs other duties as assigned that relate to this position.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary based on the FSMA salary schedule

For more information contact: Kathleen Swierzbinski, Supervisor of Operations and School Programs ([e-mail]).

Employment with FSMA is contingent upon successful:

• Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician's Health Certification
• TB Test (within last five years)
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School District Policies
• Milford Board of Education Approval

FSMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. If any person has a complaint alleging any action that is prohibited by this policy, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator.