What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach position at Catholic Memorial?
Context
Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school for boys founded in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice and guided by the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Education. Our faith and learning community is dedicated to transforming boys’ lives through academics, arts, athletics, and campus ministry. We challenge students to pursue excellence, embrace Gospel values, and lead through service.
Catholic Memorial Athletics provides transformative experiences through competition, community, and character formation, preparing young men to lead lives of purpose.
Position Description
Catholic Memorial School seeks an exceptional, mission-driven leader to serve as the Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach. The Head Coach will build and lead a highly competitive lacrosse program while embracing Catholic Memorial's mission of transforming boys' lives through athletics.
The ideal coaching candidate understands that athletic coaching is more than winning games. The coach will view athletics as a vehicle for developing young men of character, faith, leadership, service, resilience, and purpose, as well as setting goals to build a winning culture. The Head Coach will foster a transformational culture rooted in the principles and values of Catholic Memorial's mission, and the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition.
Catholic Memorial is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association (MIAA) and the Catholic Conference. The Head Varsity Lacrosse coach is responsible for leading all aspects of Catholic Memorial Lacrosse program. The Head Coach will work closely with our assistant coaches, student athletes, school personnel, and various support staff to ensure that our program fully serves the needs of our student-athletes, both in the classroom and on the field. The Head Coach is also a visible member of Catholic Memorial and must always represent the best interests of our school community.
Qualifications
•Bachelors degree, and at least 5 of high school or collegiate coaching experience.
•Understanding of and appreciation for Catholic Memorial, and enthusiasm for our Catholic identity and mission as an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers School.
•Knowledge of educational athletics, particularly at the middle school/high school level.
•Appreciation for the appropriate place of athletics, especially in the overall development of adolescent, student-athletes.
•In-depth knowledge of all components associated with a high school in connections to clubs, clinics, and youth lacrosse programs.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various constituent groups, including student-athletes, colleagues, parents, and community members.
•A proven communicator, with skill in oral, written, and electronic communication.
•An outstanding ability to connect with students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni.
•Experience in a school setting is preferred, although not required.
Salary: $7,000 to $10,000 for the 2027 Spring Season
Depending on institutional needs and position availability, this coaching opportunity may lead to consideration for a full-time faculty or staff position at Catholic Memorial for the 2027–2028 academic year. Any such position would be subject to a separate application and hiring process, and employment beyond the coaching role is not guaranteed
To apply: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume by November 13, 2026 to:
Mrs. Elizabeth Check
Executive Assistant to the President Catholic Memorial
235 Baker Street West Roxbury, MA, 02132
elizabethcheck@catholicmemorial.org
Salary : $7,000 - $10,000