The Gunston School is seeking a Head Coach for our Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team for the Spring 2025 season. High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionalism. The head coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The head coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The head coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics. The head coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The head coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
• Program Organization. The head coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their assistant coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
• Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The head coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC).
• Program Promotion. The head coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
• Standard of Care. The head coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The head coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. they should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
• A contagious love for the game!

WORK SCHEDULE
March - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $4,000, depending on experience.

APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto at jbreto@gunston.org.

The Gunston School is seeking a Head Coach for our Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse team for the Spring 2025 season. High school coaches oversee the growth and development of student athletes by focusing on fundamental skills instruction with an emphasis on whole child development to include expectations for academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professionalism. The head coach is expected to exercise good judgment and project positive coaching behaviors. The head coach is expected to assume a major role in the molding of student athletes in their program and the school/community at large. The head coach is expected to teach and develop basic fundamentals, leadership characteristics, and cooperative, team-oriented behavior. Their approach is expected to be passionate whilst remaining positive. They are expected to be contemplative and fair-minded.
• Sportsmanship and Ethics. The head coach is expected to serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times. When faced with obstacles or losses, they are expected to handle each instance with grace, dignity, and pride. The head coach must model and insist upon ethical behavior and good citizenship at all times.
• Program Organization. The head coach is expected to hold practice on a daily basis and work with their assistant coaches to plan and organize practice sessions. The head coach will determine the system of play to be used on all teams within their program.
• Professional Development and Leadership. The head coach will remain educated on techniques and knowledge associated with their sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Responsibility for Rules and Regulations. The head coach will study the rules and regulations associated with their sport. The head coach will read and understand the rules and regulations of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC).
• Program Promotion. The head coach will promote their sport within the school and in the community. Scores and contest-related information will be reported to designated media.
• Standard of Care. The head coach is expected to partner with the Athletic Dept. to help provide safety training relative to their sport to all participants and assistant coaches. They are to emphasize safety precautions at all times. The head coach is expected to have a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures. they should be able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated success in coaching at the high school level.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the skills involved with this sport.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to relate and work with diverse groups.
• A contagious love for the game!

WORK SCHEDULE
March - May, Monday-Friday, times vary. Part-Time position with stipend of approximately $4,000, depending on experience.

APPLY
Interested candidates please send your resume and a cover letter to Athletic Director, Josh Breto at jbreto@gunston.org.

No teaching experience is required, but candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree. Work hours are 7:50-2:10. Interested candidates should contact Christie Grabis to arrange an interview (cgrabis@gunston.org; 410-758-0620).

Gunston seeks academic coaches for The Learning Center in all subject areas for students in grades 9-12. Academic coaching guides students in the development of learning and study skills to allow them to increase their level of independence in preparation for college. The program is individually tailored to provide one to one assistance in the specific areas of need of each student. Academic support coaches work in conjunction with subject teachers and advisors to assist students toward developing mastery in skills and content. Teaching experience required. Interested candidates should contact Christie Grabis to arrange an interview (cgrabis@gunston.org; 410-758-0620)