Job Description
We are seeking to appoint a Lacrosse Specialist Coach to join our Physical Education Department from September 2025.
This position is a permanent position, with contracted weekly hours between 10-12 hours per week.
The successful candidate will have a high knowledge and understanding of teaching, coaching and umpiring lacrosse and have proven lacrosse experience at a high level. An enthusiasm and passion for sport with an ability to convey this to students is essential.
Main Responsibilities
- Assisting teaching in lessons, taking small groups/aspects of the lesson as appropriate.
- Coaching lacrosse teams and clubs during lunchtimes, after school sessions and at weekends.
- Attending fixtures and umpiring appropriate matches.
- Coaching elite performers 1:1.
- Taking an active role within the department and an appropriate share of responsibilities for promoting sport and healthy active lifestyles.
What we offer
- Competitive salaries
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Staff may join a group personal pension scheme
- Diverse training and professional development programme
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free and confidential advice
- Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
- Award-winning free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
- On-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
- Access to well-stocked school library
- Access to wide range of school events
How to apply
To apply for this position, please read the full job details in the candidate pack and submit an completed an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted with a brief supporting letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Dougall, Headmistress, should be submitted via email (recruitment@shsk.org.uk) in the first instance and then sent to:
Human Resources Department
St Helen and St Katharine
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1BE
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply now
To apply for this position, please complete the downloadable application form and send it to: recruitment@shsk.org.uk
Lacrosse Coach Candidate Pack Application FormAll job applicants are requested to read the following documents:
Safer Recruitment Policy Staff Privacy Notice Safeguarding - Child Protection Policy Safeguarding - Online Safety Policy Safeguarding - Prevent PolicyThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.