Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach

Oregon Episcopal School•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oregon Episcopal School is hiring a Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach for the March 8–May 15, 2027 season. The coach is responsible for team roster accuracy and communication with the Athletic Department, families, players, and athletic trainers; managing equipment and uniforms; planning and leading practices; and attending all practices, games, and bus rides to away contests. The coach prepares players for games and fosters a positive team culture grounded in sportsmanship, inclusion, teamwork, respect, and responsibility. The role also includes supporting student-athletes’ emotional and social well-being, collaborating with school staff and assistant coaches, and encouraging players’ ongoing engagement with OES lacrosse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous lacrosse coaching experience.
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
First Aid Card.
Fingerprinting/criminal check.
Completion of all OES requirements and employment forms.

Nice To Haves

High ethical and professional standards.
A desire and ability to serve as a role model for student-athletes on and off the field.
Commitment to academic excellence for all students.
Thorough knowledge of lacrosse, skill development, and coaching techniques.
Ability to lead within the middle school program and develop and instruct young athletes physically and emotionally.
Ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Confidentiality regarding information pertaining to students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

Confirm the team roster, maintain its accuracy, and coordinate updates with the Athletic Department.
Keep the Athletic Department informed of player additions, consistent absences, or removals.
Communicate with the Athletic Department and athletic trainer about injuries and participation clearance.
Regularly update families and players about schedules, expectations, and events.
Organize, maintain, and account for team equipment, and collect and return uniforms.
Plan and lead practices that promote skill development, strategy, and personal growth.
Attend all practices, games, and bus rides to away contests.
Prepare players for games and ensure they are equipped and informed.
Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, inclusion, and teamwork.
Model respect, responsibility, and sportsmanship in interactions.
Monitor and encourage the emotional and social well-being of team members.
Collaborate with upper school programs, assistant coaches, faculty, and athletic personnel to support athletes.
Advocate for OES lacrosse, attend school events, and inform players about the upper school program.