What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls Lacrosse Coach position at Proctor Academy?
Proctor Academy, an independent boarding and day school of 384 students in grades 9-PG, located in Andover, NH seeks to fill a Head Girls Lacrosse Coach position for the 2025 -2026 academic school year, which will also include work as either a classroom instructor or admission officer.
Proctor enjoys a rich history in the sport of lacrosse and is a member of the Lakes Region Athletic League. The ideal candidate should have high school or college lacrosse coaching experience and a passion for helping student-athletes reach their potential on and off the field. The Head Girls Lacrosse Coach manages all facets of the lacrosse program, including oversight of the varsity and junior varsity teams, coordination of coaching staff, game and practice preparation, recruiting, and college placement. Exemplary candidates will demonstrate an ability to foster meaningful relationships with adolescents, strong leadership skills, and a dynamic classroom presence. Also critical is a capacity to meaningfully contribute to all facets of residential school life.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of coaching experience at the high school and/or college level.
- Ability to attract and recruit student-athletes and families who will contribute to the overall educational program of the school.
- Ability to positively motivate, inspire, and serve as a role model to student-athletes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a Monday-to-Saturday training and competition schedule.
- Organize and conduct carefully planned practices that foster development and preparation.
- Work with our athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes.
- Communicate effectively with the athletic department, students, parents, alumni, and administration.
- Build a strong team culture that values leadership, service, and our school’s values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.
Full-time benefits include a 401(k) plan, health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Proctor Academy is committed to building a community of inclusion across race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
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