Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach / Program Head

Durham Academy is accepting applications for a 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.

To apply: visit da.org/about/careers

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.

This position will remain open until filled.