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Lacrosse Coaches

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is searching for Girls’ JV (5th and 6th grade) and Varsity (7th and 8th grade) Lacrosse coaches. Norwood is situated in the Chestnut Hill Section of Philadelphia.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute engaging and effective lacrosse practices.
  • Develop players' skills and understanding of the game.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
  • Attend and actively participate in all scheduled games, practices, and team events.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with players, parents, and school administration.

Qualifications:

  • Previous coaching experience, preferred at the middle school level, but not a requirement.
  • Strong knowledge of lacrosse techniques, strategies, and rules.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire young student athletes.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive environment
  • Willingness to adhere to all school and league policies and procedures.
  • Must complete or provide 

Schedule and Compensation:

  • Plan and execute engaging and effective lacrosse practices.
     
  • Develop players' skills and understanding of the game.
     
  • Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
     
  • Attend and actively participate in all scheduled games, practices, and team events.
     
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with players, parents, and school administration.

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Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, which is located on 14 beautiful acres in nearby Chestnut Hill, offers families the unique choice between the Montessori program or the Primary program for ages 3 - Grade 3, followed by challenging, active learning experiences in Grades 4 - 8.

Home to dozens of clubs and extracurricular activities, NFA offers its students the chance to engage their learning, passions, and curiosity well beyond the classroom. Through the 11-year journey at NFA, we position our students to enter the wider world aware of their own worth and their power as a positive force for good.

The Norwood-Fontbonne Student is one who… 

  • Enjoys Learning
  • Treasures Self, Others, and the Earth
  • Lives Gospel Values, and
  • Makes Reflective Choices as a Self-Directed Person