Hawken School is committed to doing school differently and better. We seek to create an inclusive and accepting community where adults are empowered to design educational experiences for students that are deep and learner-centered. Hawken School seeks culturally competent teachers, administrators, and staff members who are committed to equity and social justice, who are comfortable taking risks, and who embrace a growth mindset. We are constantly looking for new ways to inspire student curiosity and agency while remaining dedicated to nurturing compassion and kindness in our students.
THE POSITION
Hawken School is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head Coach for Boys Varsity Lacrosse for the 2026-2027 school year and 2027 season. Candidates must possess a proven track record of respectful leadership and strong communication skills with assistant coaches, players, and families. Candidates must be committed to building a positive, inclusive culture within the team. Candidates should be driven, energetic, organized, and motivated, and possess a willingness to commit the required time.
In addition to coaching the varsity boys lacrosse team, this individual will oversee all aspects of building a robust boys lacrosse program at the Varsity, Middle School, and Youth levels.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Head Coach, Varsity Boys Lacrosse
- Lead a highly competitive lacrosse program which aligns with Hawken’s mission of character education and Fair Play
- Build on well-established traditions of quality instruction, hard work, skillful individual and team play, and a team-first approach
- Lead well-planned and executed practices and training sessions
- Game preparation and management
- Preseason planning and management
- Off-season planning and management
- Give deliberate attention to the social and emotional well-being and development of all team members
- Maintain team communication with all constituents
- Manage media relations, promotion, external communications
- Oversee all aspects of the school-wide boys lacrosse program
- All boys lacrosse operations of varsity, middle school, and youth programs
- Lacrosse summer camps at Hawken (additional stipend)
- Maintain active communication with team members
- Execute and manage of Hudl accounts and tools
- Hire and manage a team of coaches at each level (in conjunction with the Director of Athletics)
- Ambassador for Hawken lacrosse within internal and external communities
- Current and prospective student athletes
- Hawken lacrosse families
- Lacrosse alumni
- Hawken boosters and donors
- Collaborate with Hawken’s strength and conditioning department, Hawken’s sports medicine trainer, and SID
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience at the high school and/or college level is desired, with an emphasis on experience in building programs
- Ability to teach lacrosse skills and concepts at both a fundamental and high level with excitement and positivity
- Strong organizational skills in construction, execution, and management of all off-season, summer, pre-season, and in-season Hawken lacrosse programming
- Ability to teach, promote, and lead by example values of discipline, respect, integrity, good sportsmanship, and fair play
THE SCHOOL
Founded on the ideal that “the better self shall prevail and each generation introduce its successor to a higher plane of life,” Hawken School is a coeducational independent day school with 1,600 students in toddler through grade 12. Our four campuses are located within 25 minutes of downtown Cleveland, and an urban extension center in the city’s museum district provides a demanding and integrated course of study in a diverse and dynamic environment.
To learn more about us, visit .
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an employment application through . Address your cover letter to Jim Doyle, Director of Athletics.
Hawken School is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to promoting all forms of diversity in the workplace and in our student body. We strongly urge all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal
Work Location: In person
