About The John Cooper School:
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school located in The Woodlands, TX. The School's mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners. Interested candidates should visit: https://www.johncooper.org/about/career-opportunities. Candidates can apply online by selecting “Apply” on their desired job posting. Candidates may also email their resume, cover letter and references to: Human Resources at HumanResources@johncooper.org.
Job Summary:
The Boys Lacrosse Program Head oversees all aspects of the boys lacrosse program for grades six through twelve and is the Head Coach for the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team. This position requires professionalism, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a genuine dedication to supporting student-athletes. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who encourages a culture of integrity, teamwork, and competitive excellence. They must prioritize player and program development while cultivating a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities as Program Head and Head Varsity Coach · Oversee the development, implementation, and strategic planning of the boys lacrosse program · Recruit, mentor, and supervise the boys lacrosse coaching staff · Develop and manage practice and game protocols and procedures · Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes integrity, leadership, and personal growth · Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and protocols · Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrative colleagues to support student-athletes · Serve as an ambassador for the program, promoting its vision within the community
Other Department Duties · Teacher in the Physical Education Department working with students in all divisions · Perform other duties as requested/assigned by the School
Competencies:
· Ability to inspire confidence, teamwork, and competitive excellence · Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy, and creativity in coaching and program development · Passion for working with students and a commitment to their holistic development · Understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of The John Cooper School · Effective verbal and written communication skills · Demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills · Ability to respond and follow through on assignments/responsibilities in a timely manner · Ability to communicate and facilitate effectively · Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the job · Ability to work with others · Maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate computer competency · Contribute to building a positive team spirit · Demonstrate dependability by consistent attendance and punctuality
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree required · Successful coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level
Physical Requirements:
· Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms · Generally, the job requires 90% walking/standing and 10% sitting · The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds · Combination of classroom work environment, as well as outside in winter and summer environments
The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.