Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach

Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a Full-time Head Boys Lacrosse Coach and Physical Education teacher on the Washington, D.C. campus. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Boys Lacrosse Head Coach reports to the Athletics Director and is responsible for initiating various aspects of the Boys Lacrosse Program, such as recruiting Sidwell athletes, scheduling opponents, training and coaching the Varsity team, training and coaching student-athletes, participating in the selection and evaluation process for seasonal assistant coaches, participating in professional development activities that add value to their coaching performance, attending mandatory meetings, other training, and SFS community programming. Duties & Responsibilities Represent Sidwell Friends and the Boys Lacrosse Program professionally in all aspects, including during the recruitment of Sidwell scholars, training, and coaching the members of the Boys Lacrosse Programmodel nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Coordinate the development and promotion of the Boys Lacrosse Program; assess players skills and assign team positions. Determine game strategy based on the teams capabilities and follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury. Organize and schedule practice sessions; organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises. Plan, organize, and conduct a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game. Maintain and secure all Boys Lacrosse equipment and uniforms. Abide by SFS, Independent School League, Mid-Atlantic Conference, and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules and regulations. Maintain a high standard of integrity in all aspects of team management, foster a culture that promotes the Schools Quaker values and the students academic experience, and intentionally integrate the Schools core values as the framework to coach and build athletic programs. A thoughtful approach, a desire to constantly improve, and innovative thinking are essential to the success of this role. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 1-3 years experience as an assistant or head Boys Lacrosse coach at the middle and high school levels Demonstrate effective coaching skills and techniques, and be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, and strategies. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students. Available to work nights and weekends. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately, upon hire. Salary Salary Range $62,407 -$132,180. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. To Apply To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our