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Form of workBishop Ireton High School is in search of a dedicated experienced professional to serve as the Lead Coach for the JV Girls Lacrosse team. Bishop Ireton plays in the ultra-competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) against some of the top programs in the country. The goal of the JV Lead Coach should be to help build the program to be competitive at the highest level of league and state play by teaching and developing the JV level players with the goal of preparing athletes for varsity play.
Spring Season goes from mid-February to Mid-May with practice times in the mornings or afternoons. Ability to move practice later in the day to accommodate coach work schedules dependent on coach commitment and availability. Willingness to coach during pre-season and fall ball is a plus.
Prior coaching and/or college playing experience is preferred. Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school located in Alexandria, Virginia. Applicants will be evaluated on 1) their experience coaching high school aged students;2) their vision for building and leading a competitive high school lacrosse program; 3) their commitment to the principles of our Catholic, college preparatory school; and4) their interpersonal skills and record of developing strong relationships with student-athletes, administrators, parent/guardians, and others in the school community.
Experience and familiarity with competitive high school, or equivalent youth lacrosse programs, are desirable. The JV Lead coach receives a stipend and reports to the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director. Applicants should submit a resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least two references to: Tina Becker, tina.becker@bishopireton.org mailto:tina.becker@bishopireton.org Manager of Administrative Services Bishop Ireton High School 201 Cambridge Road Alexandria, Virginia 22314 This notice will close on October 15, 2023; all applications must be received by that date to be considered.
Start date will be decided when all paperwork has been completed and requirements have been met. About Bishop IretonBishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts.
The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school's mission. Bishop Ireton's quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.
