Extended Day Lacrosse Coach

The Croft School • Providence, RI

2d • $75 - $125

About The Position

The Croft School is seeking an Extended Day Lacrosse Coach to lead lacrosse clinics and practices for students in Grades 5–7 (ages 10–13) as part of our after-school extended day program. This role offers students the opportunity to build foundational lacrosse skills while developing confidence, teamwork, and a love for the sport. The program will serve approximately 12-14 students. The coach will work 1–2 afternoons per week from 3:00–4:30 PM . All Extended Day Coaches are expected to design and deliver high-quality, student-centered programming aligned with The Croft School’s ethos. The ideal candidate views practice as an opportunity for students to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist through challenges, and collaborate meaningfully with peers. The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working with upper elementary and/or middle school aged students
• Experience as a lacrosse player and/or coach
• A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, and enthusiasm for being part of The Croft Schools team-oriented environment.
• Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• Current authorization to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead lacrosse clinics and practices for students in Grades 5–7 (ages 10–13)
• Design and deliver high-quality, student-centered programming aligned with The Croft School’s ethos
• Create an opportunity for students to build foundational lacrosse skills while developing confidence, teamwork, and a love for the sport
• Build deep relationships with students and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed