Durham Academy is accepting applications for a Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach. 

DA Athletics seeks a life-changing educator who will lead the varsity team and be the program head for the entire boys lacrosse program (which also includes a Middle School team consisting of student-athletes in grades 7-8). In keeping with the mission of the school — to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life — this coach will keep the experience and development of student-athletes at the center of all goals. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Job Responsibilities:

• In-Season (mid-February through mid-May)
• Run tryouts and team selection
• Plan and execute effective practices
• Create and execute game strategy
• Drive a minibus to all road games
• Communicate regularly with student-athletes and their families through email about logistics and updates
• Work as a team with all coaches in the boys lacrosse program and DA Athletics trainers, staff, administration and faculty  
• Summer and Off-Season
• Coordinate and implement off-season workouts and strength training sessions for the entire boys lacrosse program
• Attend professional development clinics and camps
• Administrative
• Work with the Athletic Director to build a competitive and balanced non-conference schedule
• Collaborate with the AD to hire, evaluate and support members of the boys lacrosse coaching staff for all teams in the program
• Adhere to the newly established Varsity Head Coach Job Description which outlines all expectations for our Varsity Head Coaches

Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment at practices that typically last 90-120 minutes along with 2-3 games per week and an occasional Saturday contest.

To apply: visit da.org/about/careers

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Significant experience leading high-performing scholastic boys lacrosse teams and/or programs 
• A commitment to providing a safe, healthy, joyful environment for practice and play
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability and eagerness to maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all members of the school community (student-athletes, families, alumni, teachers, administrators and fellow coaches)
• The ability to build relationships and keep an open dialogue with coaches about any qualified student-athletes interested in playing at the collegiate level
• The ability to lead student-athletes with competitive energy and formative care

Candidates should include a cover letter with their coaching philosophy, resume and three references with their application.  There is a potential to combine this position with a full-time Middle School Physical Education position beginning in August, 2026 for those qualified candidates.  

This position will remain open until filled.

About Durham Academy

Durham Academy was founded in 1933 as the Calvert Method School. The founders, George Watts Hill and his wife Ann McCulloch Hill, established the school as a private, independent school to educate their children and others in Durham. The school’s initial teaching philosophy (and its name) was based on the Calvert School in Baltimore, Maryland, which Ann McCulloch Hill attended as a child. In 1959, the school ended its affiliation with the Calvert School, changed its name to Durham Academy, and began an expansion that led to the first high school graduating class in 1975. The school has continued to grow over the years, evolving into one of the top independent schools in the state and nation. In preparing students exceptionally well for college and life beyond, DA focuses on the acquisition of knowledge paired with the development of skills, critical judgment, and intellectual curiosity. Small classes, excellent and inspiring teachers, top-notch facilities, and a vigorous and engaging academic program support the mission of preparing students for moral, happy, and productive lives. In all, the goal is to help students develop habits that lead to academic success, moral behavior, ...responsible action, and the growth of character. Durham Academy also believes that enhancing the spirit of community among faculty, students, and families is essential to the achievement of its goals. The faculty and staff approach each student as an individual. To that end, the school encourages close personal relationships fostered in an atmosphere of trust, respect for individual differences, and appreciation for the racial, cultural, and religious diversity in our society. The school is organized into four divisions — Preschool, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School — each with its own director. Hill Learning Center, which was founded at Durham Academy and remains a close neighbor and partner, serves a range of public and private school students, teachers, schools, and school districts in four distinct program areas: School, Summer, Tutoring, and Educator Professional Development Programs. Durham Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also a member of or affiliated with the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC).

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