King School is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students.

King School is looking for qualified applicants with a minimum of three years of high school or college lacrosse coaching experience for the Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach position. Highly motivated candidates possessing strong leadership and communication skills are encouraged to apply. The Head Coach will have responsibility for all aspects of the program, including mentorship and oversight of the assistant and middle school coaches, and serve as the leader of King Girls Lacrosse, providing direction in the ongoing development, growth, and improvement of the program from grades 6–12.

The Head Coach will execute effective teaching and coaching techniques to help athletes optimize their athletic skills, knowledge, and attitude, while maintaining a focus on culture and leadership development. In a competitive environment, the Head Coach will collaborate constructively with students and adults in a positive spirit; display and promote sportsmanship and citizenship; and demonstrate a commitment to King’s Virtues and Diversity Policy.

King School is a founding member of the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) and competes in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). The Head Coach will be expected to build a competitive and successful Girls Lacrosse program while upholding and promoting the mission and philosophy of King School and the Athletics Department, and following the rules set forth by the FAA and NEPSAC.

Responsibilities and Primary Duties

• Serve as the leader of the King Girls Lacrosse program and as a positive role model for student-athletes across campus.
• Support social-emotional health and well-being along with skill, leadership, and character development for all student-athletes in the King Girls Lacrosse program, grades 6–12.
• Develop and maintain an environment of competitive growth, continuous improvement, and individual and team success.
• Instill a positive program culture of support, respect, inclusion, sportsmanship, and citizenship, while maintaining consistent and timely communication with athletes, families, and the school community.
• Draw from a strong working knowledge of girls lacrosse to plan and facilitate meaningful daily practices and execute effective teaching and coaching strategies during competitions.
• Oversee all levels of the program, including Middle School teams, in collaboration with the Athletic Department, supporting the hiring, mentoring, and evaluation of coaches at all levels.
• Establish a strategic vision for King Girls Lacrosse, supporting the identification, attraction, and recruitment of prospective student-athletes in collaboration with the Office of Admissions and Director of Athletics.
• Proactively support and promote the classroom, academic, and scholarly efforts of student-athletes.
• Work with College Counseling and the Director of Athletics to support student-athletes interested in pursuing collegiate athletic opportunities.
• Market and promote King Athletics and King Girls Lacrosse within the school and broader community.
• Coordinate and recommend out-of-season and summer activities, training, and conditioning opportunities for student-athletes.
• Utilize and prioritize Athletic Department and school resources, including Athletic Trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, Student Support Services, sports information, and social media, to support and enhance the student-athlete experience.