Coach - Head Girls Lacrosse - Westonka High School at Westonka Public Schools

Westonka High School is accepting resumes for the position of Head Girls Lacrosse Coach.  Interested candidates should hold a passion for not only coaching at a high level, but creating a program culture that encompasses an approach to mentoring, educating and developing student athletes in all phases of their development through a comprehensive year round approach that doesn’t impact a multi-sport athlete in a negative way.

Position Starts:  April 2026
Compensation - $4,831 - $5,231 (depending on prior experience)

Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess a strong knowledge in the sport of Girls Lacrosse displayed through a competitive and successful playing and or coaching background.

• Preferred 3-5 years post graduate experience as head or assistant girls lacrosse coach at the high school or collegiate level.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required

• Extraordinary customer service skills and the ability to work well with all stakeholders within our school and activities department.  Demonstrated ability to complete tasks under deadline. Demonstrated ability to set priorities in order to perform a high volume of detailed work.  Flexibility and willingness to work as a team player.

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize a detailed plan for in-season and out of season player development to include daily practice plans and long term goal setting.

• Strong motivation to promote our strength and conditioning program (in and out of season).

• Provide the student-athletes with educational support and guidance.

• A detailed plan for program fundraising to include short and long term program and facility goals.

• Strong desire to help promote a high level of leadership in the program that helps create student-athletes that use great sportsmanship and leadership skills on and off the field.

• Drive to perform community service along with team building events.

• Provide college recruiting assistance and/or post-secondary planning.

• Provide strong leadership and organization of the entire program to include clear communication and vision to all stakeholders (Asst Coaches, Athletes, Parents, etc.)

Program Administration:

• Oversee and maintain practice and game facilities after each practice/competition as well as program equipment and inventory.

• Oversee all regular season competition scheduling as practice schedules.

• Provide effective written and oral communication between student athletes, coaches, administration and athletic trainers regarding the status of injured players.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all athletic department staff members and other relevant school and community professionals.

• Oversee coaching staff to include clear expectations and job descriptions as well as provide professional development learning opportunities for all coaches.

• Maintain and upkeep of a clean and organized facility.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand/walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to engage in physically demanding activities, manual tasks required.

• Occasionally perform - desk computer tasks, twist/bend/stoop/squat, push or pull objects that weigh up to 40 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

• Ability to work irregular schedules and long hours are required.

Coach/Advisor Responsibilities:  Normal Circumstances is being offered the position before any timelines have been exceeded. 

1. Under normal circumstances, practice schedules must be turned into Activities Director a minimum of 3 months prior to the start of the season.  This will help ensure the program can get space as needed and can work with other programs who need space.

2. Under normal circumstances, the non-Conference Schedule must be completed 6 months prior to the start of the season. 

3. Under normal circumstances Assistant Coaches/Advisors should be approved and in place 3 months prior to the start of the season.

4. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors and assistants if possible should work to build relationships with the youth program.

5. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors should order all supplies for the upcoming season a minimum of 3 months prior to the start of the season.

6. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will plan a detailed plan for in-season and out of season player development to include daily practice plans and long term goal setting.

7. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will work with the Activities Director to plan any facility improvements and have a plan to fundraise if necessary.  These plans and communication should be ongoing throughout the year.

8. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors who have a Booster Club will attend monthly Booster meetings.

9. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will complete the transportation requests 1 month in advance of the start of the season for the upcoming season for all levels.

10. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will have a plan to perform community service along with team building events.  This should be approved and reviewed with the Activities Director at the Pre-Season Meeting.

11. Head Coaches/Advisors will provide a date for the pre-season meeting, banquet and team photo day at least 3 months prior to the start of the season. 

12. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will submit a request for new uniforms 8-9 months prior to the start of the season. 

13. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will submit STP dates/camp/clinics and plans to the Activities Director in January of the current year for approval to be submitted to CE for reservation and class building for registration.

14. Under normal circumstances, practice schedules must be turned into Activities Director a minimum of 3 months prior to the start of the season.  This will help ensure the program can get space as needed and can work with other programs who need space.

15. Under normal circumstances, the non-Conference Schedule must be completed 6 months prior to the start of the season. 

16. Under normal circumstances Assistant Coaches/Advisors should be approved and in place 3 months prior to the start of the season.

17. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors and assistants if possible should work to build relationships with the youth program.

18. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors should order all supplies for the upcoming season a minimum of 3 months prior to the start of the season.

19. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will plan a detailed plan for in-season and out of season player development to include daily practice plans and long term goal setting.

20. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will work with the Activities Director to plan any facility improvements and have a plan to fundraise if necessary.  These plans and communication should be ongoing throughout the year.

21. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors who have a Booster Club will attend monthly Booster meetings.

22. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will complete the transportation requests 1 month in advance of the start of the season for the upcoming season for all levels.

23. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will have a plan to perform community service along with team building events.  This should be approved and reviewed with the Activities Director at the Pre-Season Meeting.

24. Head Coaches/Advisors will provide a date for the pre-season meeting, banquet and team photo day at least 3 months prior to the start of the season. 

25. Under normal circumstances Head Coaches/Advisors will submit a request for new uniforms 8-9 months prior to the start of the season. 

 
To Apply:

• Complete online application and attach Letter of Interest/Resume. Questions, contact Mr. Jeff Peterson, Activities Director, 5905 Sunnyfield Road E, Minnetrista, MN 55364. Phone 952.491.8108.  Email [email protected].