What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head JV Girls Lacrosse Coach position at Durham Academy?
Durham Academy is accepting applications for a part-time Head Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach. The season runs from mid-February through early-May.
Job Responsibilities:
- Run tryouts and team selection in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach
- 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
- Collaborate with all coaches in the girls lacrosse program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty
Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment of 90-minute practices with 2–3 games per week. This position reports to both the Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach and the Director of Athletics.
The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:
- Experience playing or coaching lacrosse at the interscholastic or collegiate level.
- 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 lead student-athletes with competitive energy and formative care
DA Employees
- Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity in the life of a school community.
- Can work independently with minimal supervision and routinely prioritize multiple tasks.
- Have the ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness and attention to detail.
- Are personable, collaborative and able to develop rapport quickly with a variety of individuals.
- Use technology thoughtfully and creatively.
- Innovate and experiment to find novel and efficient ways to complete tasks and solve problems.
Our School
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,252 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.
(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Our Employment Policy
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position will remain open until filled.
