What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director and Head Coach- Varsity Boys Lacrosse position at St. Luke's School?
St. Luke’s School is searching for a Head Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach for the 2024-25 season.
St. Luke’s is a co-ed, secular (non-religious) day school of more than 600 students located in New Canaan, CT. The school competes locally in the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA), and regionally in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC).
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Run all program elements including pre-season practices, tryouts, regular season practices, and coaching all home and away games through post-season play.
- Represent the school and program at all league and conference meetings.
- Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Develop game strategy
- Work with the College Counseling Department to cultivate relationships with and represent our school and program with college coaches.
- Work with the Admissions Department to represent the school and program to prospective student-athletes.
- Utilize social media appropriately to highlight St. Luke’s lacrosse program.
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Manage coaching staff to enforce policy and appropriate team culture.
- Communicate plans for practices and contests with student-athletes, families and coaches.
- Work with our athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes at all times.
- Manage Hudl and share game film with student athletes, as a recruiting tool.
- Assesses player’s skills and assigns positions.
- Work with strength coach to ensure proper supervision and appropriate goals for strength and conditioning development.
- Manage team manager duties and communicate effectively with involved students.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Strong communicator with students, parents, alumni, and administration.
- Desire and ability to help grow and cultivate the program into one of the region’s best.
- Passion for the sport of lacrosse and for developing, leading, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes.
- Experience with the college recruitment process, and strong ties to college coaches.
- Proper working knowledge and experience within the sport of lacrosse.
St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
