Department: Athletics
Location: Westover School – Middlebury, CT
Status: Temporary; Part-Time
About Us:
Westover School is a girls-centered boarding and day school for grades 9–12, where smart, motivated students become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes meaningful student–adult relationships.
We EMPOWER students to be themselves, make their own choices, and appreciate diversity—resulting in graduates who lead lives of purpose and meaning, understand they can make a difference, and value the power of relationships.
We invite you to apply for the role of Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach for the Spring 2027 season, beginning in March and running through the end of May. This is a part-time position reporting directly to the Athletic Director.
Why Westover?
We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized, or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT—45 minutes from New Haven, 1.5 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston.
Job Summary:
The Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach will provide leadership, instruction, and oversight for Westover’s varsity lacrosse program, fostering an environment where student-athletes can grow in skill, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall direction of the team, including practice planning, game preparation, technical instruction, student-athlete development, and collaboration with the Athletics Department.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead all aspects of the varsity lacrosse program, including planning and conducting practices, preparing for competition, and overseeing game-day operations.
- Provide technical instruction, skill development, game strategy, and individualized feedback to student-athletes.
- Develop practices that are competitive, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and focused on individual and team growth.
- Foster a positive and motivating team culture that promotes respect, hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
- Safely and effectively supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and other team activities.
- Collaborate with the Athletic Director and Athletics Department regarding schedules, team logistics, transportation, equipment, and program needs.
- Provide leadership and direction to assistant coaching staff and promote alignment with the goals and expectations of the program.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, officials, and other coaches.
- Ensure compliance with all Westover School policies and procedures, league requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
- Travel with the team to away games and events as required.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous lacrosse coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level and/or a successful competitive lacrosse background.
- Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, technical skill development, game strategy, and practice planning.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support student-athletes in a positive and inclusive environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, reliability, and a collaborative approach.
- Enthusiasm for working with adolescents and contributing to an independent school community.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Connecticut “A” endorsement on driver’s license to transport student-athletes is a plus.
- Successful completion of required background checks and reference review.
EEO Statement:
Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage applications from candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, as well as those with non-traditional career paths.
