Girls Lacrosse Coach

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the coaching strategies outlined in the 11-day Academy Camps Girls Lacrosse Program to support athletes in achieving their goals.
• Mentor camper athletes to foster athletic, emotional, and social growth.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Support the Girls Lacrosse Coaching Team to complete the Girls Lacrosse Camper Athlete Evaluation for every Girls Lacrosse athlete.
• Assist in the planning of, and participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Actively participate in all staff training & meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 3+ years experience coaching, required, and with certifications, preferred.
• Experience working with youth in sports or educational programs.
• An excellent relationship builder - quick to connect, build trust, and rapport.
• A goal-oriented coach - motivated to help our athletes achieve their goals.
• A creative problem-solver - with an empathetic approach to customer service, team management, and ability to ask for help when needed.
• A growth mindset - an orientation towards learning and development; willing to receive and implement feedback and learn from mistakes.