Athletic Coach: Girls' Assistant Lacrosse Coach - St. Paul Academy and Summit School

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Girls' Lacrosse Assistant Coach.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu and our athletics hub at www.spaathletics.org.

Position Begins: March 31, 2025
Status: Part-Time, Seasonal
Department: Athletics
Salary Range: $3,400 - $3,650

Description:
This coach will work closely with the head of the Girls Lacrosse program. Season begins 3/31/25 and continues through 6/14/25, or whenever the season comes to an end for the team.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate strong organizational skills, and effective communication skills with students, other coaches, and parents, teach and develop essential basketball skills, display positive game conduct, and be able to develop individual players’ abilities in addition to encouraging dedication to teamwork. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and be able to contribute to the life of the School outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive environment that promotes good sportsmanship towards players, officials, spectators, and teammates
• Assist with instruction of players in rules, regulations, and techniques of basketball
• Organize and directs individual and small group practice activities
• Assess players’ skills, monitor players during competition and practice
• Assist with determining game strategy
• Individual player development
• Assist with supervising transportation
• Tracking statistics
• Creation of scouting reports
• Follows established protocol in the event of an injury
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, and award ceremonies

Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.