Middle School Assistant Coach; Girls Lacrosse

Middle School Assistant Coach - Girls Lacrosse for Spring 2026

Ridgefield Academy is an independent coeducational day school serving grades PreK-8. We are seeking a girls lacrosse assistant coach for our Middle School sports program for grades 6-8. This position is for the spring season beginning on March 23, 2026 and ending on May 28, 2026.

• Organize and run practices to help improve athlete’s fundamental skills, form and stamina.
• Maintain rosters and team records.
• Mentor players to develop sportsmanship and respect for the game.
• Coach games and motivate student-athletes consistent with the school’s athletic philosophy.
• Ride on bus to and from games.
• Assure parents sign out child when leaving from a game.
• Be aware of safety conditions.
• Adhere to the school’s mission and abide by the coaching handbook.
• Communicate as needed with the Athletic Director.

• Must have at least 2 years prior experience coaching lacrosse.
• Must be punctual and proactive in coaching and leading a sport’s team.
• Must provide three professional references and pass a background check.
• Must have a High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree a plus.

The coaching commitment is typically Monday through Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. Games are usually every week and are typically scheduled from 3:45pm to 5:00pm, not including travel time back to campus from games away. There are no weekend commitments.

This is a stipend position based on experience. The pay range is $2,500 - $3,000 which is issued in two installments throughout the season.

Interested candidates please send your resume to Beth Mac Innes, Athletic Director at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

For more information on Ridgefield Academy, please visit our website gefieldacademy.org

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.