Girls Middle School Lacrosse Coach

The school seeks an experienced Girls Lacrosse Coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. Coaches must possess a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for working with student athletes in each developmental stage to be motivated, and life-long learners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation.
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development.
• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants.
• Effectively communicating instruction.
• Demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence.
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques.
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times.
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science.

Requirements:

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty.
• Passion for developing student athletes in skill and character while teaching the fundamentals and advanced skill of the sport.