Position Summary: 

We’re looking for an energetic, motivated, and team-oriented coach to join our lacrosse and residential life community. This is an opportunity to work with high-level student-athletes, help shape a competitive prep program, and make a real impact on students both on and off the field. Ideal for someone early in their coaching career who’s passionate about mentorship, leadership, and building strong relationships within a school community.

What You’ll Do

• Support the coaching staff in leading an elite prep lacrosse program
• Help recruit talented student-athletes who align with Perkiomen’s academic and athletic values
• Break down game film, prepare scouting reports, and contribute to game strategy
• Mentor student-athletes through academics, leadership development, and personal growth
• Build strong relationships with recruits and families through communication, outreach, and campus visits
• Foster a positive team culture centered around accountability, sportsmanship, and player well-being
• Serve as a role model for high school students in both athletics and residential life

Additional Responsibilities

• Take on a secondary role within the athletic department based on experience, such as:
• Equipment and inventory management
• Home game and event operations
• Serve as a student advisor for a small group of students
• Collaborate with the Student Life Office to support residential and weekend programming. ( Participate in the school’s residential life program one weeknight per week and one weekend per month)

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Collegiate lacrosse playing experience required; coaching experience preferred
• Passion for mentoring and working with high school-aged students
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Someone who wants to be actively involved in a close-knit boarding school community
• Organized, dependable, and eager to contribute beyond the field
• Ability to support the unique needs of residential life at a boarding school

Why This Role Stands Out

This position is a great fit for a recent graduate or young coach looking to gain hands-on experience in coaching, recruiting, mentorship, and school life. You’ll be part of a competitive athletic environment while also helping students grow as athletes, teammates, and people.

Applicants     

• Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Mike Kruger, Athletic Director, Mkruger@perkiomen.org

About Perkiomen School

Independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 6-12 with boarding in grades 6-12. Located in Greater Philadelphia (Montgomery County) with easy access to the Lehigh Valley and the New York metropolitan area. **About the School Perkiomen School, located in Pennsylvania, is a private, boarding and day school inspiring students in grades 6-12 and post-graduates to risk becoming their best. Perkiomen is the only college preparatory school in the Mid-Atlantic that balances the search for a fulfilling life with the demands of the new economy. Merging a liberal arts foundation with a future-focused approach, we are evolving education. With a close-knit community that celebrates diversity, ambition, and empathy, Perkiomen's innovative educational model gives students a distinct competitive edge in their academics, careers, and lives. **The Academic Options: 30 AP® classes. Outstanding arts programs. Three Institutes - Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneur, and Medical. **The Personal Experience: A faculty-student ratio of 7:1. Average class size of 11. A culture of caring teachers who know you and will inspire you to risk becoming your best. **The People: Students w...ho are here because they want to excel. Globally diverse with 22 countries represented. Differences are not just affirmed but celebrated and cultivated. A trusted community that feels like a family. **The Sports: Interscholastic competition starting in sixth grade. An opportunity for every athlete at every level. Championships and opportunity for recruitment. Recent graduates playing at Division I, II & III colleges, and universities. **The College Support: Three full-time college counselors. On-site testing. More than 120 colleges and universities visiting every year. Personalized approach to find your right-fit university. **The Place: 185 lovely acres. Beautiful buildings, historic and new. On-site Innovation Center. Expansive playing fields, a pool, and home-away-from-home residence halls. Two hours from New York City and one hour from Philadelphia. **The Financial Aid: More than $6 million in scholarships and financial assistance available. **The Workplace: Eclectic and energetic faculty and staff work, live, and breath the educational experience. This community engages in formal and in-formal professional development. Faculty and staff have access to a well-equipped fitness center, multiple music and art facilities, and a Carnegie Library for personal use. The rural-suburban town has options for community members at all life/career stages. Within five minutes of campus there are grocery stores, several top-flight gyms, and restaurants. A quick 30-minute drive opens doors to skiing, hiking, foodie options, and luxury shopping. The work community quickly becomes a home. Perkiomen School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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