Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach (Seasonal)

The Pine School Opportunity Profile

Hobe Sound, Florida

Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach (Seasonal)

Department: Athletics

Position Commences: January 2024

Summary Description

The Pine School is seeking a proactive, positive, and passionate person to coach our Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team during the spring season. The Head Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the boys program.  Working with a collaborative athletic department, the Head Coach will receive support to communicate, plan, and execute a successful Varsity Boys Lacrosse season.  

Duties and Responsibilities

● Plan and lead daily practice after school and on occasional Saturday mornings.

● Coordinate and communicate weekly practices and games in collaboration with the Athletic

Department staff.

● Supervise students off-campus as needed for games while positively representing The Pine School to

the larger community.

● Lead the team and program with a commitment to nurturing student-athletes, taking advantage of

the opportunities to build character and confidence through sport.

● Work through time to build success with the School’s Boys Lacrosse program.

Professional Qualifications

Strong candidates will have experience playing lacrosse at a highly competitive level and will have

previously worked as a coach. Experience building a program would be highly beneficial. Organizational

strength is also a necessity. Most importantly, The Pine School is eager to hire a coach who enjoys working

with high school students and supporting student-athletes in a college-preparatory educational environment.

Mission Statement

The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through

12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that

extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum

cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong

sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a

complex and changing world.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse

perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life

experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish.

We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic

origins, races

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to

provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,

marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local

laws.

Note: These position descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be

performed by employees within each classification. These position descriptions should not be interpreted as

a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in each

position. Nothing contained in these position descriptions restricts Pines' right to assign or reassign duties

and responsibilities to any position at any time.

School History

The Pine School was founded in 1969. The school was first called The Pine School under the leadership of

Mr. Harold Potsdam, its founder. In 1975 the school changed its name to St. Michael’s School and a Board

of Trustees were appointed. It was at this time that St. Michael’s became a non-profit day school with an

Episcopal affiliation. In 1994, the Board of Trustees renamed the school St. Michael’s Independent School,

ending the Episcopal affiliation, while retaining all of the same internal procedures and traditions. In July

in 2006, the school officially returned to its original name, The Pine School.

General Information

The Pine School is a college preparatory, all-faith day school that serves students from Kindergarten

through grade 12. The Pine School provides a strong traditional core curriculum while striving to instill high

achievement and a lifelong love for learning. The school’s objective is to develop each student’s intellectual,

physical, and creative talents in a supportive and moral environment. Students are encouraged to promote

service above self and are inspired to develop a sense of commitment and involvement within their

community.

In K-4, small class sizes and a challenging curriculum enable students to learn important academic skills in a

nurturing and caring environment. The children become knowledgeable in computer technology and the

multifaceted fine arts and physical education programs are an integral part of the curriculum.

Expanding on the strong foundation of the K-4 program, the Middle School (grades 5-8) offers a rigorous

academic curriculum that promotes intellectual discipline, self-discovery, and creative thinking. Strong

emphasis continues to be placed on the core academic areas, fine arts, computer technology, and athletics.

Middle School students are encouraged to be self-reliant, critical thinkers who are civically responsible.

Within the Upper School (grades 9-12), students are challenged to achieve academically, to exercise

leadership, to participate in co-curricular activities that enhance their understanding of their own talents, to

share their gifts with others, and to position themselves for success at the college or university level.

In addition to academic requirements, graduation requirements include community service and a senior

capstone project. Internships, opportunities for multicultural exchanges, encounters with

entrepreneurs and critical thinkers, and seminars with artists and scientists advance the philosophy of the

Upper School connects students with a wider world and prepares them for leadership positions.

The Pine School seeks to nurture an awareness of ethics and values and students are taught that excellence is

a way of life and that success is the product of effort, good habits and self-motivation.