Boys Lacrosse – Varsity Head Coach

JOB GOALS:

To provide students an opportunity to participate in a competitive setting that will foster physical skills, teamwork, a sense of worth and competence, a knowledge and understanding of the pleasures associated with the specific sport and the principles of fair play. Competitive athletic programs will also foster school spirit in a positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching certificate preferred.
• CPR training preferred.
• Previous lacrosse high school/college playing/coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with successful winning program/post season coaching experience preferred.
• Ability and evidence of being able to transition student athletes to the next competitive level.
• Experience in the design of offensive and defensive strategy
• Experience/expertise in coaching all aspects both offensively and defensively.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct players in the fundamentals, the rules of the game, proper training techniques and safety procedures.
• Design and supervise all practices and games.
• Working with the entire lacrosse program including middle school, junior varsity and varsity programs.
• Promote good human relations within student body, parents, faculty, and community.
• Promote a high academic standard and assist with academic support for student athletes.
• Help plan pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Willingness to take leadership role to promote high ideals of sportsmanship, appropriate student athlete behavior, a healthy lifestyle, and to serve as a positive role model for the student athletes.
• Establish a procedure to inform student-athletes and parents of the discipline policies and academic requirements regarding student activities set forth by the Millcreek Township School District.
• Develop each team member to their skill potential.
• Promote effective and positive communication with student-athletes, parents, and administration.