Lacrosse Head Coach - High School Girls

Position Details

• Date Posted: 9/5/2025
• Location:
  
  Telluride High School (9‑12)
• Date Available:
  
  02/23/2026
• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coach - Lacrosse
• Closing Date: open until filled

• Years 1‑2: $4,750
• Years 3‑5: $5,700
• Years 6‑10: $6,650
• Years 11+: $7,600

Job Summary: The head coach is responsible for planning, directing and leading an education‑based athletic program that seeks to develop athletes of integrity.

• Must meet the head coaching requirements of the Telluride School District and the coaching requirements set forth by CHSAA.
• Experience coaching in an Education‑Based athletic program.
• Certified teacher preferred.
• Playing and/or coaching experience preferred.

Reports to: Middle/High School Athletic Director

To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the students/athletes in the sport assigned and to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social and emotional well‑being of all who are involved.

Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever and problem solver.

• Accept and implement an educational based athletic approach to Middle/High School athletics.
• Follow the rules and regulations of the school, the conference and the Colorado High School Activities Association.
• Complete all CHSAA Coaching requirements before the start of the first competition (HS only; MS must have CPR/First aid/AED certification).
• Maintain a membership in the appropriate coaches association and participate so that our school has representation.
• Attend clinics, seminars, online classes and in‑service programs to improve coaching skills and stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning and safety procedures.
• Coaches are expected to attend school and conference meetings, and are encouraged to attend state coaches meetings.
• Give input about and then carry out the interscholastic schedule as drawn up by the Athletics Director.
• Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
• Supervise the use of equipment in the sport.
• Assist the athletic assistant with the development of a written annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases to the Athletics Director.
• Assist the athletic assistant with the distribution and collection of equipment and supplies.
• Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of each student athlete.
• Report scores and disseminate team information for publicity.
• Participate in pre‑season and post‑season meetings with the Athletics Director. The post‑season meeting serves as an evaluation conference.
• Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches as appropriate.
• Develop continuity between the community and school programs.
• Provide leadership in the program for all levels (9th, 10th, JV and Varsity) of the sport.
• Allow only athletes cleared by the Athletic department to participate.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of the program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Secure all doors, windows, locks and check lights before leaving the building.
• Ensure the team reflects proper attitude and conduct at home or away.
• Establish and use a system of communication with athletes and parents that includes explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals and schedules.
• Manage end‑of‑season awards programs.
• Represent the school professionally in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on standards established by the Athletics Director).
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity being coached.
• Be responsible for school‑issued keys and do not give them to anyone. If lost, report immediately to the Athletic Department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually at the end of the season.

Athletics Director