Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach - Spring 2026

Independence was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education that would be strong in the academic areas, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 90-acre campus in the Pike Creek Valley (near Hockessin, Newark, and Wilmington, Cecil County, MD, and Southeastern Chester County, PA), and features state of the art facilities and outdoor classrooms. 
The Independence School, an independent day school welcoming children age 3 through 8th Grade, provides an exceptionally strong academic foundation and so much more.  At Independence, students learn to think for themselves. They learn independence. Our school mission, beliefs, and core values guide us to ensure we offer students an unparalleled educational experience, opportunities for leadership and a welcoming community for the entire family.

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Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach
Direct Supervisor: Directors of Athletics
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Type: Part-Time Temporary Employee

The Assistant Coach is a creative, passionate, and athlete-centered individual who is involved in coaching, mentoring, and overseeing athletes, ensuring their personal and athletic growth in a safe, structured, and positive environment. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach with designing practice sessions, fostering teamwork, instilling sportsmanship, and encouraging healthy competition.

Professional Attributes

• High energy and enthusiasm with the ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and implement new initiatives

• Flexibility and openness to creating a variety of assignments

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees, students, and parents  

• Confidence in professional aptitude with the ability to effectively convey skills and knowledge. 

• Positive team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the School

• Supports and aligns with the School’s mission, values, and policies

• Commitment to fostering and supporting a safe and healthy atmosphere and an inclusive community

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach to:

• Plan and execute practices for the season

• Develop age-appropriate coaching strategies and techniques for 6th-8th grade athletes

• Set achievable goals for students based on individual skill levels

• Create a positive and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of skill level

• Instruct players on proper techniques, rules, and strategies for athletics

• Provide guidance and support to enhance athletic abilities and foster teamwork

• Motivate and build athletes’ self-confidence, focusing on both personal and team development

• Serve as a positive role model, emphasizing sportsmanship and respect

• Ensure the safety of all athletes by enforcing proper equipment use and following best practices for injury prevention

• Administer minor first-aid when necessary and coordinate with the school nurse or other emergency medical professionals when required

• Maintain awareness of each student’s health conditions, injuries, or limitations

• Attend and complete necessary workshops or professional development

• Serve as a liaison between parents, athletes, and the school's athletic department

• Driving transportation vans to and from games

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with the sport

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• High level of confidentiality and discretion

The Assistant Coach is a part-time temporary position for the duration of the sport season. 
Practices are typically 2:50pm - 4:50pm Tuesday to Friday.
Games may occur any day Tuesday to Friday with hours potentially running from 2:15pm - 6pm.
5th and 6th grade intramurals may be required on Mondays for additional pay for approx. 1 hr.

The Independence School prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.