Head Coach – Girls’ Lacrosse

Start Date: August 2026
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Athletic Director

As Head Coach of Girls’ Lacrosse, you will lead and grow a competitive, values‑driven program that aligns with Vermont Academy’s mission of challenge, care, and community. You will recruit and develop student‑athletes, foster a positive and demanding team culture, and prepare players for success both on the field and beyond it, including collegiate opportunities. This role is deeply integrated into campus life—you will be a visible mentor, educator, and leader who contributes meaningfully to the academic, residential, and co‑cultural experience of our students.

Through collaboration with colleagues and engagement with our unique Vermont setting, you will help shape a program that reflects excellence, integrity, and belonging.

• Head coach of girls’ lacrosse (Spring)
• Support as the assistant coach of at least one other sport in the fall or winter
• Direct at least one week of a lacrosse camp in Vermont Summer (beginning Summer ’27)
• Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
• Monthly weekend duty
• Teach 3‑4 sections of academic courses
• Serve as an academic advisor
• Acquire, with the school’s help, a Type II van license
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

• Is a mentor first.
• Believes that growth happens through challenge and care.
• Celebrates individual potential while nurturing shared purpose.
• Models adaptability, curiosity, and stewardship for our students.
• Keeps in mind that where we are—Saxtons River, Vermont—is essential to who we are.
• Embraces the opportunity to be part of a learning community and believes your participation is important in shaping and improving it.
• Embraces Vermont Academy’s pillars, methodologies, and core beliefs.

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive.

We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

$40,000 – $70,000

Please submit one PDF including:
- Letter of interest, addressed to Adrian Diaz, Athletic Director,
- Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy
- A list of three or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)
Send materials to adiaz.

Learning Stage(s):
High School, Post Graduate

Day / Boarding / Residential:
Day, Boarding