Lacrosse Coach

Organisation: Haberdashers Elstree School
Salary: competitive
Location: Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 19 August 2025
Job Description: Lacrosse Coach (Part-Time)

Location: Haberdashers’ Girls’ School, Elstree
Hours: Part-time, flexible hours based on fixture schedule
(Monday–Thursday 3.30–5.30pm, Wednesday 2.00–5.30pm, plus occasional weekends)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: A competitive salary, based on experience

Haberdashers’ Girls’ School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lacrosse Coach to support and develop our successful lacrosse programme. Working with pupils aged 11–18, you’ll play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting participation, and delivering high-quality coaching across a wide range of abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Coach a variety of lacrosse squads in collaboration with the Head of Lacrosse.
Support the planning and coordination of fixtures, ensuring they are uploaded to SOCs and match-day logistics are well managed.
Accompany teams to away fixtures and competitions, driving the school minibus where necessary.
Assist in delivering consistent and progressive coaching strategies in line with the school's lacrosse development plan.
Contribute to games sessions and help support both players and staff as directed by the Head of Lacrosse.
Help organise and deliver pre-season training and attend major lacrosse tours and national competitions, including occasional Saturdays.
Build relationships with local clubs and feeder schools to support recruitment and player development.
Lead by example and support other coaches in their professional growth.
Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Level 1 Lacrosse Coaching Certificate
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience coaching various age groups and skill levels
Ability to create enjoyable, inclusive, and structured sessions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisation and time-management skills
Personal Attributes

Passionate and committed to youth development in sport
Adaptable, dependable, and well presented
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
Approachable, patient, and a team player
Eager to develop and take on new challenges

If you’re excited to inspire young athletes and contribute to a thriving lacrosse programme within a supportive and ambitious school community, we’d love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

A competitive salary, based on experience
Private Pension Scheme through Aegon
Additional life insurance cover
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
Extensive professional development training opportunities
Free lunch and refreshments
Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.

Haberdashers’ Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
How to apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117649/EDV-2025-HGS-91742