North District News
JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant
Westside High School Lacrosse is seeking a JV Head Coach to lead development for the Varsity level. Westside is a highly diverse public school in West Houston, TX with an enrollment of 3,000+ students. In 2019, the program had over 35 players, 4 All-star honorable mentions, Head Coach of the Year, and Person of the Year. In 2020, three out of four seniors earned scholarships. The Program receives full athletic support from the school and full support from its booster club and board. www.westhoustonlax.com
A summary of Duties and Responsibilities includes planning and running practices and games, recruiting players, scheduling, and integration with youth programs. Must have lacrosse playing and coaching experience, strong communication skills, and effective practices in accordance with the program curriculum. Westside HS is 80% non-caucasian and 50% lower income.
Coaching stipend. Additional income opportunities with travel club and private training are available. Full time teaching, teaching assistant, substitute teaching positions may be available in conjunction with the coaching position. HISD teaching salaries start at $52,000/year with full benefits, and you may earn your teaching credentials while receiving a full time teacher salary.
About Houston
Houston is the 4th largest metropolitan city in the US, featuring the Houston Rockets, Texans football, the Astros 2016 World Series Champions, the University of Houston, Rice University, and many other attractions. Houston has one of the top cost of living indices in the US.
Contact
Head Coach Mike Song coachmikesong@gmail.com