Kent Place School seeks a Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach for the 2026/27 season.

The Kent Place School lacrosse program has consistently been a top-ranked team in New Jersey and has seen a dominant stretch in the NJIGLL, NJISAA, Union County Tournament, and NJSIAA.

2026 NJ.com Team of the Year
2026 NJSIAA Non-Public Champions
2026 NJISAA Prep A Champions
2026: NJIGLL Stars & Stripes White Division Champions
2025: NJIGLL Stars & Stripes White Division Champions
2024: NJIGLL Stars & Stripes Blue Division Champions
Over the past five years, 14 student-athletes have gone on to play collegiate lacrosse at top Division III and Division I programs

Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required. Please apply by November 30, 2026

For more information on Kent Place's athletics programs, please visit: https://www.kentplace.org/athletics

Job Description

Department: Athletics

Position Title: Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Hours: 3.45 - 5:45 p.m. (games could finish later)

Season: Spring, March 11 - June 8

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Coaching Experience:

Prior coaching/playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.
Understand the fundamentals of lacrosse
Have the ability to motivate athletes to reach their potential.
Must have exceptional leadership skills.
Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.

Administrative Duties and Personal Skills

Must have excellent communication skills.
Strong administrative skills.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintains, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, meets, and on school-provided transportation.
Effective, active listening skills.
Promotes good public relations through professional standards of conduct and presentation and professional courtesy.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Have the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Organizational and problem-solving skills.
Adhere to best practices of diversity and inclusion so that interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.

Other duties as assigned:

Attends a mandatory preseason parent meeting and training session with the Athletic Dept.
Participates in special activities, including senior day, parent night, banquets, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, coaching clinics, and pep assemblies.
Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.
Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.