Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

North Middlesex Regional School District; Townsend (MA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach to lead the girls lacrosse program with a focus on development, accountability, and sportsmanship. The role emphasizes building a positive culture, coordinating with athletic staff, and providing an engaging student-athlete experience.

The Head Varsity Coach will guide practices, game planning, and program philosophy, while ensuring health and safety standards and collaboration with the Athletic

Qualifications

• Experience in high school lacrosse coaching and program development.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a competitive lacrosse program.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Completion of required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement and character development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all levels of the girls lacrosse program and coaching staff.
• Plan practices emphasizing skill development, team concepts, and game preparation.
• Develop offensive/defensive systems and in-game adjustments.
• Establish program standards and supervise student-athletes and staff.
• Coordinate with coaches to ensure consistent terminology and progression.
• Evaluate players and determine team placement and opportunities.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, and academic responsibility.
• Maintain relationships with student-athletes, families, and staff.
• Ensure health, safety, and adherence to related policies and procedures.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Program development

Student-athlete mentorship

Education

Coaching certifications (MIAA)

Job description

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Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

North Middlesex Regional School District NMRSD Athletics - Townsend, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948585

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

North Middlesex Regional High School

North Middlesex Regional High School is seeking a qualified, motivated, and student-centered candidate for the position of Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach.

The Head Varsity Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, development, and culture of the girls lacrosse program. The successful candidate will provide a positive and competitive experience for student-athletes while establishing a clear program philosophy centered on development, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and representing North Middlesex with pride.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all levels of the North Middlesex Girls Lacrosse Program.
• Plan and conduct organized, purposeful practices emphasizing individual skill development, team concepts, conditioning, situational play, and game preparation.
• Develop and implement offensive, defensive, transition, and special-situation systems appropriate for the program.
• Establish clear expectations and standards for student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Develop student-athletes at all levels while creating a pathway for continued growth within the program.
• Coordinate with assistant and sub-varsity coaches to establish consistent terminology, teaching progressions, expectations, and program philosophy.
• Evaluate student-athletes and make appropriate decisions regarding team placement, roles, and playing opportunities.
• Promote effort, accountability, respect, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and academic responsibility.
• Build positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and accountability.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, officials, and opposing programs.
• Follow and reinforce the Athletic Department's communication protocol.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including locker rooms and athletic facilities.
• Prioritize student-athlete health and safety and follow all applicable emergency, concussion, weather, and return-to-play procedures.
• Manage program equipment, uniforms, inventory, and other program resources in coordination with the Athletic Department.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics regarding scheduling, transportation, facilities, staffing, program needs, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Attend required Athletic Department, league, and program meetings.
• Follow all North Middlesex Regional School District, Athletic Department, Mid-Wach League, and MIAA policies, rules, and procedures.
• Represent North Middlesex Athletics professionally and model appropriate conduct and sportsmanship.
• Perform additional program-related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Previous lacrosse coaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Previous head coaching, coordinator, or significant varsity coaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of girls lacrosse fundamentals, rules, strategies, systems, and player development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop student-athletes with varying levels of experience and ability.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop an entire program and coaching staff.
• Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, competitive, and development-focused team culture.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement, character development, sportsmanship, and overall well-being.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally with families while supporting student-athlete self-advocacy.
• Willingness to collaborate with the Athletic Department and other North Middlesex athletic programs.
• Completion of all required district and MIAA coaching certifications prior to participation.

Set the Standard. Earn It.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $5,989 to $6,825 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ryan DeMar , Athletic Director
• 19 Main Street
• Townsend, Massachusetts 01469
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]