“Our Success is Intentional”

La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses.

The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience.

La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation.

All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.

La Cañada Unified is seeking to hire lacrosse coaches for the junior high and high school boys’ lacrosse teams. One candidate may coach for both the junior high and high school teams.

Application Procedure:
1. Current LCUSD employees may submit a letter of interest to Human Resources. Outside parties may submit an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). The EdJoin application should include a coaching resume, references with contact information, and at least three (3) recent letters of reference/recommendation. An introduction letter and/or coaching portfolio are welcome but not required. Letters may be addressed to:

Dr. Debra Cradduck, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
La Cañada Unified School District
4490 Cornishon Avenue
La Cañada, CA 91011

2. After applications have been screened, candidates will be contacted for a personal interview with an interview panel. Interviews will be conducted in person at La Cañada High School.

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Items below are required for an application to be considered:

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Qualifications:
1. Experience: Two years or more of successful experience coaching high school, collegiate or elite/club lacrosse.
2. Licenses: Current first aid and CPR certifications.

Work Calendar:
The junior high team competes January through March, and the high schools’ competitive season is approximately March and April. The head and assistant varsity coaches may be asked to work with the team year-round, including summers, for practice and strength training. Chosen candidates will assume coaching responsibilities as soon as clearance is confirmed from a background check, tuberculosis skin test reading and completion of the onboarding process.

Compensation:
Stipends are paid at the end of the competitive season. Additional compensation for a varsity coach is paid at a daily rate for the length of time the team participates in CIF finals. The daily rate for CIF compensation is calculated by dividing the regular stipend by the number of days in the regular season. The annual stipends by position are:
• Varsity Head Coach: $4,010.00
• Varsity Assistant Coach: $2,756.90
• Junior High Coach: $2506.30

Benefits:
These positions do not meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the District’s health and welfare benefits.

Job duties and more information about these positions can be found by clicking the "View Job Description" button.