Assistant Girls' Lacrosse Coach (rev.11192025)

Job Posting Summary: 

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade independent, coeducational school that fields 18 TSSAA Varsity sports (and multiple JV sports) in addition to Swimming & Diving, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Cheer, and Ice Hockey. We are seeking a Girls Lacrosse Assistant coach that will uphold the Ensworth vision statement of “a school community dedicated to following the highest principles with the greatest love, as characterized by moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.” It is imperative that our coaches embody our vision statement, are self-motivated, communicates clearly, seek to learn more about his/her sport, and loves teaching.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Abide by Ensworth’s Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Commit to the ideals expressed in the Ensworth Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
• Understand the strategic vision of the Girls Lacrosse program for grades 6-12.
• Lead in alignment with our vision by reflecting a commitment to competitive excellence and a dedication to mentoring students within a vigorous academic environment.
• Manage human resources within the Girls’ Lacrosse program leading to internal accountability as well as external collaboration, integration, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to attract student-athletes to our admission pool.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Athletic Director regarding use, care, and development of Girls’ Lacrosse program.
• Prioritize the overall well being of our student-athletes by adhering to TSSAA health and safety regulations and partnering with our Sports Medicine team.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Prior experience/background: Prior Coaching experience preferred
• Technical Competency: Basic understanding and ability to use computers and technology is required
• Communication: Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, interns, parents, alumnae, volunteers, and the public is required
• Personal Characteristics: Adaptability, honesty, self-reliance, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, willingness to listen and learn, work ethic, determination, persistence, problem-solving skills, loyalty, and congeniality are essential.
• Must successfully complete background screening and verification

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Conditions/climate: Regularly work in your team practice/game environment as well as in a standard office environment.
• Vision: Must be able to observe students from various distances
• Movement: Frequently required to move around for extended periods of time
• Lifting: Ability to move team equipment
• Mental: Must be able to occasionally work in a stressful environment, effectively deal with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and maintain stamina to provide attention to detail
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours
• Ensworth requires employees to be physically present on campus, with limited exceptions that are at the sole discretion of the School. Under extraordinary circumstances, some or all of the workforce may be required to move to a remote working environment. Additionally, certain individuals may also be approved for limited remote work, based on the nature of the job description, specific circumstances, and only with written prior approval by a direct supervisor.

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, résumé, and a statement of coaching philosophy. Contact Corey Donohoe donohoec@ensworth.com with any questions.

About Ensworth School:

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,250 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school’s challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21^st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.

Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.

It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.