Athletic Coach (Contractor)

HEAD LACROSSE COACH

Elizabeth Seton High School (ESHS) is a Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school for young women founded in 1959 by the Daughters of Charity. Located in Prince George’s County, a suburb of Washington, DC, the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the District of Columbia. ESHS is committed to providing students with an integrated program that stresses moral values, academic excellence, civic responsibility, and community service. The community reflects a broad ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity contributing to the rich learning environment. For more information about the school, including our guiding principles, please visit www.setonhs.org.

Job Summary

The person in this role will work with student-athletes in an environment with high academic expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the lacrosse program in alignment with ESHS’ mission and values
• Create, maintain, and submit accurate team rosters
• Manage all team-related administrative responsibilities
• Guide the personal, academic, and athletic development of each student-athlete
• Develop, communicate, and execute daily practice plans
• Teach lacrosse fundamentals, techniques, strategies, and rules
• Prepare and condition student-athletes for practices and competitions
• Establish and enforce appropriate safety, injury-prevention, and emergency procedures
• Develop game strategies, determine player assignments, and manage the team during competitions
• Lead game-day preparation, including equipment, uniforms, field setup, and cleanup
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, when applicable
• Maintain accurate attendance and participation records
• Manage the inventory, distribution, collection, and storage of uniforms and equipment
• Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes and families, including sending a weekly team email
• Coordinate with the Athletics Department to create appropriate social media content
• Coordinate transportation and ride the team bus to and from competitions, as assigned
• Support student-athlete recruitment and retention efforts
• Coordinate game schedules, practices, officials, and facility needs with the Athletics Department
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and respect
• Address student-athlete, parent, and team concerns promptly and professionally
• Ensure compliance with all ESHS, WCAC, and NFHS rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous lacrosse coaching experience; head coaching experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, strategies, safety practices, and rules
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a competitive, student-centered athletic program
• Ability to teach lacrosse skills to student-athletes with varying levels of experience
• Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• A positive demeanor, sense of humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, and officials
• Commitment to the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes
• Ability to establish appropriate expectations and hold student-athletes accountable
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage numerous responsibilities effectively and efficiently
• Flexibility to accommodate changing practice, competition, and transportation schedules
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential information
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Athletics Department and ESHS leadership
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification
• Ability to satisfy all ESHS employment, background-check, and required training requirements

Elizabeth Seton High School, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its employment practices.