Lacrosse Coach – Boys Varsity (Athletic Stipend)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics and MEMHS Principal.
  Collaborate with the MEMHS staff, including Administration, Teachers and the Manchester Essex Athletic Association.
• Model the behaviors outlined in the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship.
• Have full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
• Implement Manchester Essex Athletic Department policies and team rules as per MEMHS Student’/Parent handbook
• Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook, League Handbook and the MEMHS Student/Parent Handbook.
• Supervise all assistant coaches, both paid and volunteered.
• Attend all Athletic Department and MEMHS meetings that deal directly with the sport coached, including but not limited to pre-season, all-star meetings, facilities and fields meetings, and athletic awards meetings.
• Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect the particular sport.
• Unless otherwise approved, be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached. This includes supervision, at all times, of the weight room, locker room and shower areas until the area is secured before and after practices and contests.
• Scout future opponents when possible.

Requirements:

• Experience with the planning of effective practice and game plans.
• Experience with the specific sport to be coached.
• Ability to understand today’s student-athlete and communicate with him/her
• Willingness to fulfill all duties assigned by the Athletic Director.