Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach

The primary purpose of this position is to perform coaching duties to assigned team members and assist the Head Girls Lacrosse Coach as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the direction and supervision of organized practices sessions during the regulated season; to include seasonal goals and objectives.
• Work cooperatively with parents, other coaches, staff, and support programs.
• Assists the Head Coach and Athletic Director in maintaining the care for athletic facilities and aid in preparation of the facilities for athletic competition.
• Assists Head Coach and Athletic Director in purchasing equipment, supplies and uniforms for the particular sport.
• Assists Head Coach and Athletic Director in game scheduling when needed, especially at the JV level.
• Assist in the responsibility to conduct pre-season meeting with all athletes and parents, outlining schedules, student athletic contracts, and Student Athletic Handbook.
• Works to improve skills and knowledge of each athlete and the team as a whole.
• Assist in the organization of team members according to competitive levels.
• Enforces appropriate team rules and team discipline.
• Follows guidelines and principles of sportsmanship.

Qualifications:

• Previous youth program or school sport coaching experience.
• Subject knowledge of Lacrosse.
• Ability to motivate student athletes in a positive manner.
• Ability to teach skills, fundamentals and game strategy.
• Ability to collaborate with youth programs, students, parents, the community, staff, and other HRVHS coaches.
• Ability to coach in collaboration with the Head Girls Lacrosse Coach.
• Willingness to coach after school, travel, and supervise students.
• Meet attendance requirements for the position.
• Possess current First Aid and CPR certification.