Head coach

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach

The Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach is responsible for the coaching and administration of the girls’ lacrosse program for the Upper School at Friends’ Central School. As a member of the athletic department and reporting to the Director of Athletics and Wellness, the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach coordinates and conducts all aspects of the girls’ lacrosse program, including but not limited to practices, competitions, and the monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes. Qualified applicants will enhance the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity and understand and will be committed to the School’s Quaker values and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching and directing the girls’ lacrosse program, including but not limited to organizing and supervising practices and competitions
• Maintain a variety of records (game/student-athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with school, Friends Schools League athletic conference, and PAISAA state requirements
• Report scores and strategies to local news media, work with athletic department to suggest Athlete of the Week and human interest news story suggestions, and post game results and highlights to FCS website
• Promote girls’ lacrosse program through a variety of activities (conduct off-season clinics, information on skills camps, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation
• Commitment to and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress and academic advisement
• Provide leadership and general team management in the areas of practice, skills, and character development
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of and experience with coaching girls’ lacrosse, including competitions, practices, and strength/conditioning
• Commitment to ensuring academic success of student-athletes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assistant coaches, administrators, students, parents, and the community
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Prior successful coaching experience, preferably at the college or club level, is optimal.

Please apply here. The application will ask for a resume, cover letter and three professional references. All applications should be completed by November 30, 2025.

For more information on Friends’ Central School, please visit Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Michelle Crowley, Director of Athletics and Wellness, at [email protected].