Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses students’ skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assigns duties to assistant coach(es) as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes students, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.

Qualifications:

• Some experience as a head coach or assistant coach at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.