Private Lacrosse Coach

About the role

Coach lacrosse on your own schedule in Cambridge, Massachusetts. STXZ Lacrosse has 1 opening for independent lacrosse coaches in the Cambridge area to cover client requests for private lessons. STXZ is a technology platform that connects families with independent lacrosse coaches across the United States, bringing you clients, handling administrative work, and letting you coach.

Responsibilities

• Review client offers sent by STXZ and decide whether to accept.
• Upon acceptance, contact the client directly within 24 hours.
• Agree with the client on schedule and location (their home, a local field, a park, or your choice).
• Run the session your way—choose drills, pacing, and structure based on your professional judgment.
• Submit a quick lesson briefing on the platform after each session.
• Receive payment for completed sessions.

Requirements

• Coaching experience at the youth, high school, club, or college level, or playing experience at the high school varsity, club, college, or professional level.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Willing to complete a third‑party background check arranged by STXZ before receiving full client details.
• Reliable transportation to training locations in your area.
• Own stick and basic training equipment (cones, balls, training aids).
• Strong communication with parents, players, and the STXZ team.
• Professionalism and confidence working independently with families and youth athletes.

Skills

• Strong communication with parents, players, and platform support.
• Professionalism and confidence when working independently with families and youth athletes.

Benefits

• Liability coverage through STXZ’s platform liability program ($30 per year, $0 down; fee recovered from your first lesson payout).
• No application fee and no upfront costs.
• Freedom to set your own travel radius (from a few miles to 35+ miles).
• Full control over your schedule—accept or decline offers without penalty.
• Autonomy over coaching methods, drills, lesson plans, teaching style, and equipment.
• Ability to work when you want and pause availability anytime.

Pay

$35 to $50 per one‑hour session, paid as a flat per‑lesson rate. Rates are set by STXZ, vary by market and demand, and are confirmed in writing before your first lesson. Payout occurs within 24 to 48 hours after you submit your lesson briefing, via PayPal. A 1099‑NEC is issued at year end if you earn $2,000 or more through the platform. Payment is made per completed session; lesson volume depends on client demand and STXZ does not guarantee a minimum number of lessons.

Schedule

Most lessons run on weekday afternoons and evenings and on weekends. You work when you want and can pause your availability at any time.