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About the Role

Portledge School seeks an enthusiastic, student-centered Varsity Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in creating a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment that fosters the growth of student-athletes. This part-time, temporary, seasonal position reports to the Director of Athletics and is ideal for a coach passionate about player development and fostering a love of the game.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in planning and leading engaging, well-organized practices.
Help develop individual and team skills, including stick work, passing, catching, shooting, dodging, defensive positioning, transition play, and game strategy.
Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages effort, growth, and sportsmanship.
Reinforce the program's expectations for character, teamwork, accountability, and respect.
Assist with game preparation, in-game coaching, player evaluation, and post-game development.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
Support the implementation of practice plans that challenge experienced players while developing emerging athletes.
Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, and the Athletic Department.
Support the overall mission, philosophy, and values of Portledge Athletics.
Ensure compliance with all school, league, and safety regulations.
Collaborate with coaches across all levels of the boys lacrosse program.
Serve as a positive mentor and role model, supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

Requirements

Previous coaching and/or playing experience in boys lacrosse.
Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, strategy, and player development.
Ability to teach and motivate student-athletes with diverse skill levels and competitive experience.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centered team culture.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a coaching staff.
Ability to serve as a positive role model who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to student-athlete success.
Experience working with high school-aged student-athletes (preferred).
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (preferred or willingness to obtain).

Skills

Lacrosse fundamentals
Lacrosse strategy
Player development
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

Long Island, NY

Work Type

Part-time
Temporary
Seasonal

Experience Level

Previous coaching experience
Previous playing experience

Salary/Compensations

$3,900 stipend

About the Company

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the North Shore of Long Island.
Enrolling approximately 515 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community.
The school seeks to inspire students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning.
Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Equal Opportunity

Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.