The Croft School

The Croft School - Providence, RI

Extended Day Lacrosse Coach

Anticipated Employment Term: March 24th, 2026 - June 11th, 2026

Schedule:
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 PM

Please note: The Croft School’s lacrosse program in Spring 2026 is clinic-based and will not participate in a league nor competition. Practices will take place either on The Croft School playground or at a nearby local park. The program will begin and end at The Croft School, and the coach will walk with students to and from the practice location alongside a Croft staff member.

This will be for a co-ed group of 12-14 students.

About The Croft School

The Croft School is a young independent school on the East Side of Providence.  Having opened in Fall 2018, our school currently enrolls 225 students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.  During the 2026-27 school year, we will expand to include Grade 8, growing into a 300-student school. 

We are considered by many families and teachers to represent an exciting new type of school that is ideal for those concerned about the area’s existing public school (inconsistent quality; driven by standardized test outcomes) and private school (elitism; unaffordable; lack of diversity; limited innovation) options.

The Croft School is built around the following core ethos:

• Rigor
• Spark
• Heart
• Joy
• Belonging

Our program includes high-quality math, reading, and writing instruction, innovative project-based learning, age-appropriate opportunities for play and creative expression, frequent enrichment and Spanish courses, and weekly nature explorations or community trips (field study).  Further, we seek to provide our families with an exceptional experience built around convenience, community, communication, and partnership.

The Croft School has sister schools in Jamaica Plain (founded 2020) and the South End neighborhood of Boston (founded 2022).

More information about our school can be found here: www.thecroftschool.org.

About The Role

The Croft School is seeking an Extended Day Lacrosse Coach to lead lacrosse clinics and practices for students in Grades 5–7 (ages 10–13) as part of our after-school extended day program. This role offers students the opportunity to build foundational lacrosse skills while developing confidence, teamwork, and a love for the sport. The program will serve approximately 12-14 students.

The coach will work 1–2 afternoons per week from 3:00–4:30 PM.

All Extended Day Coaches are expected to design and deliver high-quality, student-centered programming aligned with The Croft School’s ethos. The ideal candidate views practice as an opportunity for students to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist through challenges, and collaborate meaningfully with peers.

The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep relationships with their students and their families, as developing close-knit, trusting connections are at the heart of The Croft School.

Qualifications and Qualities

• 1+ years of experience working with upper elementary and/or middle school aged students
• Experience as a lacrosse player and/or coach
• A contagious love for teaching, children, and nurturing students’ natural curiosity, instilling in them a lifelong passion for learning.
• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with an ambitious work ethic, as well as a natural desire to go above and beyond to serve students and their families in both expected and unexpected ways.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, inclusive of empathy for others, thoughtful listening, and enthusiasm for being part of The Croft Schools team-oriented environment.
• Ability to create a safe, joyous learning environment, inclusive of excellent classroom management strategies and skills
• Self-reflectiveness, humility, and an eagerness to continually improve one’s practice.
• Current authorization to work in the United States is required.

 Compensation

The Croft School offers compensation which is inspired by, and competitive with, other local independent and public school opportunities.  The compensation for this role will be between approximately $75-$125 per 1.5 hour session, commensurate with experience.

Non-Discrimination

As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.  We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.