Lacrosse Coach, Elstree

Haberdashers’ Girls’ School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lacrosse Coach to support and develop our successful Lacrosse programme. Working with pupils aged 11–18, you’ll play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting participation, and delivering high‑quality coaching across a wide range of abilities.

Hours: Part‑time, flexible hours based on fixture schedule. Monday–Thursday 3:00–5:30pm, Wednesday 2:00–5:30pm, Friday 3:00pm–4:00pm, plus fixtures on Saturdays.

Start date: September 202.

Salary: A competitive salary, based on experience.

• Coach a variety of lacrosse squads in collaboration with the Head of Lacrosse.
• Plan and coordinate fixtures, ensuring they are uploaded to SOCs and match‑day logistics are well managed.
• Accompany teams to away fixtures and competitions, driving the school minibus where necessary.
• Deliver consistent and progressive coaching strategies in line with the school's lacrosse development plan.
• Contribute to game sessions and help support both players and staff as directed by the Head of Lacrosse.
• Help organise and deliver pre‑season training, and attend major lacrosse tours and national competitions, including occasional Saturdays.
• Build relationships with local clubs and feeder schools to support recruitment and player development.
• Lead by example and support other coaches in their professional growth.

• Level 2 lacrosse coaching certificate (desired).
• Current DBS.
• Full driving licence (essential).
• First Aid training (desired).

• Passionate and committed to youth development.
• Adaptable, dependable, and well‑presented.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Approachable, patient, and a team player.
• Eager to develop and take on new challenges.

• A competitive salary, based on experience.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Additional life insurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Extensive professional development training opportunities.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network.
• Free access to state‑of‑the‑art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient health care advice.
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources.

Haberdashers’ Girls School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive; we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner. Please apply as soon as possible.