Position Commences: January 2023
Summary DescriptionThe Pine School is seeking a proactive, positive, and passionate person to assist in coaching our Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team during the spring lacrosse season. The assistant coach will report directly to the head coach. Working with a collaborative athletic department and head coach, the assistant coach will receive support to communicate, plan, and execute a successful boys lacrosse program.
Duties and Responsibilities-
Help plan and execute daily practice after school.
-
Help coordinate and communicate weekly schedules in collaboration with the head coach.
-
Supervise students off-campus as needed for practices and matches while positively representing The Pine School to the larger community.
-
Lead the team and program with a commitment to nurturing student-athletes, taking advantage of the opportunities to build character and confidence through sport.
-
Work through time to build success with the School’s Lacrosse program.
Professional Qualifications
Strong candidates will have experience with lacrosse at a highly competitive level and will have previously worked as a coach. Experience in helping build a successful program would be highly beneficial. Organizational strength is also a necessity. Most importantly, The Pine School is eager to hire a coach who enjoys working with high school students and supporting student-athletes in a college-preparatory educational environment.
Mission Statement
The Pine School is an independent college preparatory school educating students in Kindergarten through
12th Grade. We promote academic, artistic and athletic excellence in a close-knit learning environment that
extends from the classroom to our expansive natural campus and beyond. Our challenging curriculum
cultivates intellectual curiosity and honors each student’s voice as we strive for inclusivity. From a strong
sense of community and connection, The Pine School students become inspired and prepared to navigate a
complex and changing world.
Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
We at The Pine School are committed to continuous growth by examining and learning from diverse
perspectives as an active, necessary pursuit. We encourage the respectful expression of different life
experiences, thoughts, and opinions and cultivate an atmosphere in which thoughtful dialogue can flourish.
We recognize and appreciate all abilities, colors, family structures, gender identities, national or ethnic
origins, races.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Pine School is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Pine’s policy to
provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
laws.
Note: These position descriptions have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be
performed by employees within each classification. These position descriptions should not be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in each
position. Nothing contained in these position descriptions restricts Pines' right to assign or reassign duties
and responsibilities to any position at any time.
School History
The Pine School was founded in 1969. The school was first called The Pine School under the leadership of
Mr. Harold Potsdam, its founder. In 1975 the school changed its name to St. Michael’s School and a Board
of Trustees were appointed. It was at this time that St. Michael’s became a non-profit day school with an
Episcopal affiliation. In 1994, the Board of Trustees renamed the school St. Michael’s Independent School,
ending the Episcopal affiliation, while retaining all of the same internal procedures and traditions. In July
in 2006, the school officially returned to its original name, The Pine School.
General Information
The Pine School is a college preparatory, all-faith day school that serves students from Kindergarten
through grade 12. The Pine School provides a strong traditional core curriculum while striving to instill high
achievement and a lifelong love for learning. The school’s objective is to develop each student’s intellectual,
physical, and creative talents in a supportive and moral environment. Students are encouraged to promote
service above self and are inspired to develop a sense of commitment and involvement within their
community.
In K-4, small class sizes and a challenging curriculum enable students to learn important academic skills in a
nurturing and caring environment. The children become knowledgeable in computer technology and the
multifaceted fine arts and physical education programs are an integral part of the curriculum.
Expanding on the strong foundation of the K-4 program, the Middle School (grades 5-8) offers a rigorous
academic curriculum that promotes intellectual discipline, self-discovery, and creative thinking. Strong
emphasis continues to be placed on the core academic areas, fine arts, computer technology, and athletics.
Middle School students are encouraged to be self-reliant, critical thinkers who are civically responsible.
Within the Upper School (grades 9-12), students are challenged to achieve academically, to exercise
leadership, to participate in co-curricular activities that enhance their understanding of their own talents, to
share their gifts with others, and to position themselves for success at the college or university level.
In addition to academic requirements, graduation requirements include community service and a senior
capstone project. Internships, opportunities for multicultural exchanges, encounters with
entrepreneurs and critical thinkers, and seminars with artists and scientists advance the philosophy of the
Upper School connects students with a wider world and prepares them for leadership positions.
The Pine School seeks to nurture an awareness of ethics and values and students are taught that excellence is
a way of life and that success is the product of effort, good habits and self-motivation.