JV Lacrosse Coach (Boys)

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organization of the program. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Organizes and oversees specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Work within the head coach’s organizational structure
• Work with the head coach and athletic secretary to verify that all participants have fully registered and are eligible.
• Work with the head coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Communicates and plans with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
• Be present at pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Work effectively with the head coach to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Assume responsibility for their level’s inventory, selection and care of equipment.
• Maintain a safe facility and equipment associated with activity.
• Expected to maintain effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Requires a proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to handle and react professional to stressful situations.
• Background/experience in coaching.