Varsity Boys' Head Lacrosse Coach

About the position

St. Anne’s-Belfield in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Head Coach beginning in the school year. Candidates may be considered for an interim/part‑time, stipended role or may combine the position with a full‑time staff or faculty role, depending on the candidate’s strengths and interests and the School’s needs.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Coach will uphold the philosophy that the lacrosse program complements the entire Saints Athletics department. The successful candidate views sports as a classroom and will help student‑athletes develop teamwork, leadership, perseverance and sportsmanship.

St. Anne’s participates in the Virginia Prep League (VPL). The lacrosse program has a 50‑year legacy and serves as a cornerstone of Saints Athletics.

This role is a stipended position, with a salary range of $6,500 to $8,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze previous games to assist in developing practice and game plans.
• Determine individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and integrate these into season competitions and strategy sessions with the lacrosse staff.
• Support team rules and regulations and ensure players are familiar with them.
• Assist in organizing team‑building sessions and activities off the field.
• Foster good sportsmanship among all team members and in all phases of athletic participation.
• Assist in managing and supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, and respect.
• Assist in supporting student‑athletes in the recruiting process if they desire to play at the next level.
• Encourage players to engage in other Saints sports programs.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student‑athletes in lacrosse.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student‑athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Lacrosse coaching experience is required.
• Passion for lacrosse and comprehensive, in‑depth knowledge of the game.
• Experience creating a positive team culture.
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of VISAA rules that apply to lacrosse.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, relate to, teach, and supervise student‑athletes on and off the field.
• Strong communication, management, motivational, interpersonal, and strategizing skills.
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to utilize technology is required.
• Skilled at spoken and written communication.
• Embraces a high level of accountability.
• Ability to assess players effectively.
• Professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• A progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
• Cares about character, team, and staff.
• Able to function at a high capacity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to be consistent in decision making is a premium.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to game and equipment set‑up.

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