The Head Boys Lacrosse Coach/Program Director is responsible for shaping and guiding all aspects of the program, grades 6-12, and reports directly to the Director of Athletics.  The head coach must be a dynamic, innovative, and inspirational leader with a demonstrated commitment and passion for working with young people while collaborating effectively with parents, faculty, administration, and colleagues. You will emphasize the importance of a positive team culture, demonstrate a winning attitude, model exceptional sportsmanship, and will be a skilled teacher of fundamentals, technique, and character. Additionally, you will support the school’s mission in providing opportunities for each student to develop their full potential academically, socially, and physically.

Job Summary

A Webb Physical Education/Wellness Teacher is a passionate educator with comprehensive knowledge of child development who employs a variety of teaching tools and methodologies.  As an effective member of the middle school faculty, this individual is flexible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.  You must be committed to developing and modifying curriculum to conform with best practices and to best meet the unique needs of every child.  The successful candidate is also a lifelong learner who welcomes opportunities for professional development and collegial conversation leading to the development of effective, inquiry-based education in the classroom.

Full job description regarding this position can be found via Webb's employment page at https://www.webbschool.org/about/working-at-webb. In order to be formally considered for this vacancy, please ensure you have applied as requested. Application questions can be directed to Dan Gill, Director of Athletics, via dan.gill@webbschool.org. No phone calls please.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

• Embraces and embodies Webb School’s purposefully stated mission statement
• Has extensive knowledge and successful experience coaching at the club, high school and/or intercollegiate level, with preference given to those who have served as a head coach
• Takes the initiative and possesses the energy needed to energize, lead and grow an athletic program in a K-12, coed independent school environment
• Familiarity with TSSAA policies and procedures preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate-level degree preferred for those seeking MS PE/Wellness role

About Webb School of Knoxville

Webb School of Knoxville is a PreK – 12th grade independent preparatory school located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Enrollment at the school is currently 1077. Athletics play an integral role in the Webb School experience. They are an extension of our classrooms where dynamic growth transpires; where our students continue to learn about hard work, perseverance, and dedication toward a goal. They are about supporting and sacrificing for a team; about competing with character to bring out the best in yourself, your teammates, and your opponents; and about winning and losing with humility. It’s all about the challenge – one that we enthusiastically embrace. Our emphasis is on chasing excellence in every sport we offer. We have a proud history of growing successful teams that compete at advanced levels. Webb School boasts 76 state championships – 40 in girls, 36 in boys – in 14 different sports. Over 75% of our students in grades 7 through 12 participate in at least one athletic team. Spartan graduates have gone on to play at colleges and universities across the nation, as well as professionally. Our seasoned coaching staff, which includes over 80 coaching positions, and our outsta...nding facilities are cornerstones of a storied athletics tradition. Our facilities are impressive. We have three gyms, 4 fields, 3 indoor tennis courts, football stadium and turf football and lacrosse field, track, and running course. In the fall of 2023, we added to our athletic facilities including a new softball complex, indoor hitting and pitching facility, turf lacrosse field and sports performance center which includes an indoor turf field, weight room, cardio mezzanine, golf simulator, fitness/yoga studio, classroom and team meeting room, and a full-time Director of Sports Performance.

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