Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach

DA Athletics seeks a life-changing educator who will lead the varsity team and be the program head for the entire boys lacrosse program (which also includes a Middle School team consisting of student-athletes in grades 7-8). In keeping with the mission of the school — to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life — this coach will keep the experience and development of student-athletes at the center of all goals. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Job Responsibilities:

• In-Season (mid-February through mid-May)

  • Run tryouts and team selection

  • Plan and execute effective practices

  • Create and execute game strategy

  • Drive a minibus to all road games

  • Communicate regularly with student-athletes and their families through email about logistics and updates

  • Work as a team with all coaches in the boys lacrosse program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty  

• Summer and Off-Season

  • Coordinate and implement off-season workouts and strength training sessions for the entire boys lacrosse program

  • Attend professional development clinics and camps

• Administrative

  • Work with the Athletic Director to build a competitive and balanced non-conference schedule

  • Collaborate with the AD to hire, evaluate and support members of the boys lacrosse coaching staff for all teams in the program

  • Adhere to the newly established Varsity Head Coach Job Description which outlines all expectations for our Varsity Head Coaches

Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment at practices that typically last 90-120 minutes along with 2-3 games per week and an occasional Saturday contest.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Significant experience leading high-performing scholastic boys lacrosse teams and/or programs 

• A commitment to providing a safe, healthy, joyful environment for practice and play

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• An ability and eagerness to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all members of the school community (student-athletes, families, alumni, teachers, administrators and fellow coaches)

• The ability to build relationships and keep an open dialogue with coaches about any qualified student-athletes interested in playing at the collegiate level

• The ability to lead student-athletes with competitive energy and formative care

Candidates should include a cover letter with their coaching philosophy, resume and three references with their application.  There is a potential to combine this position with a full-time Middle School Physical Education position beginning in August, 2026 for those qualified candidates.  

Our School

Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). 

Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement

Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.

(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position will remain open until filled.