Sidwell Friends School, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks part-time seasonal Boys' Lacrosse Coaches in the roles of Assistant Varsity Coach and Assistant Middle School Coach at the Washington, D.C. campus. The spring 2026 season runs from mid-February through May. Leading with Sidwell Friends School (SFS) values, the Boys' Lacrosse Coaches report to the Head Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach and the Athletics Director. They are responsible for assisting with training and overseeing middle- and high-school-aged student athletes.

Positions Available (candidates can apply for more than one position in this listing):

• Head Coach

• Associate Head Coach

• Assistant Varsity Coach

• JV Head Coach

• Assistant Middle School Coach

Duties & Responsibilities

• Represent Sidwell Friends School and the Lacrosse Program professionally in all aspects, including during training and competition. Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Travel/drive the minibus with the team and assist with oversight and instruction of student athletes at practices and games throughout the spring.
• Promote and create a positive team culture, develop fundamentals and skills of the game, organize and enthusiastically run practices, and implement effective game strategies.
• Abide by Sidwell Friends School (SFS), and District of Columbia State Athletic Association rules (DCSAA) rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Knowledge of and experience with boys' lacrosse at the youth and high school levels, including rules, best coaching practices, and game management.
2. Willingness to work with student-athletes at all stages of development.
3. Availability to coach team practices and games between 4-7 pm on Monday - Friday (JV) and/or between 1:30-4 pm on Monday - Thursday (MS). One candidate can be contracted for both the Assistant Middle School Coach and the JV Head Coach.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, other coaches, parents, and students.
5. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will complete and clear a background and fingerprint screening before the first day of work. Upon hire, they will obtain CPR Certification, First Aid training, Bus training, and other requirements immediately upon hire

Compensation

• Stipend $2,675.00-$3,852.00. Stipend will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Head Coaches stipend amount 12,000-16,000k

• Associate Head Coach 7,000-9,000k

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world.”

About Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School (SFS) is a PK-12, co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, D.C., and Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1883, the School is a nonprofit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. A Sidwell Friends education aims to help students become the leaders of the future. To that end, the School seeks qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community. Sidwell Friends maintains a generous salary and benefits package that supports and rewards our employees while helping them to deepen their professional expertise and grow as individuals. For teaching positions, a master’s degree and teaching experience in the field are preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required. For staff positions, we seek candidates with relevant experience, a commitment to excellence, and an enthusiasm for being a member of our vibrant and diverse community.

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