Boys and Girls Lacrosse Coaches

Responsible for coaching male and/or female athletes between the ages of 4 and 15 years. Acts as a role model for a given number of athletes assigned to a team. Fosters sportsmanship, fair play and full participation.

Duties:

• Plans and supervises games, practices, and events.
• Supervises assistant coaches, managers, or team parents.
• Encourages the involvement of parents in the sport.
• Schedules and conducts parent and other meetings.
• Provides a safe and fun environment for children.
• Learns and follows all league rules, policies, and procedures.
• Gives each player fair playing time.
• Puts the feelings of the players ahead of any personal desire to win.
• Attends all league functions and participates in league activities.
• Attends scheduled coaches’ interviews or meetings.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the coaches’ training curriculum, as determined by the Recreation Coordinator.
• Successful completion of the application process and required background check.
• Knowledge of methods involved in planning, organizing, and conducting sports activities including practices and games.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, dependability, patience and organizational skills.
• Prior coaching experience and experience working with children in the designated age group preferred.