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Posted on April 19, 2023

Head Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Coach

St. John’s School – Houston, Texas

St. John’s School, a coeducational independent K-12 school in Houston, Texas is seeking a dynamic individual to lead its Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse program for the 2023-24 school year.  In addition to serving as the head varsity coach, the successful candidate will provide leadership, supervision and organization for the entire Boys’ Lacrosse program, including Junior Varsity and Middle School levels. Preference will be given to candidates with previous head coaching experience at the independent school level and playing experience at the collegiate level. Special emphasis will be placed on exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, and sportsmanship.

As a staff member in the Department of Athletics, duties will include Physical Education teaching responsibilities in addition to a fall and winter coaching assignment. Candidates should have a genuine love of working with student-athletes of various ages and a commitment to nurturing the whole child with a student-centered approach to teaching and coaching. The appointment is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits scheduled to begin on August 1, 2023. The selected candidate will report directly to the Director of Athletics. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to dcohn@sjs.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of coaching experience; Head coaching experience preferred
  • Physical Education or teaching background preferred
  • Proven experience developing lacrosse programs and cultivating lasting relationships with players
  • Experience leading/coordinating a team of coaches
  • Proven organizational, management, and motivational skills

St. John’s School seeks to attract accomplished individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body.  The School does not discriminate against people on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethical origin, sexual orientation, and religion or any other category protected under federal, state or local laws.  For more information about St. John’s School visit www.sjs.org

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