Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach

The Middle School Lacrosse Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the Middle School Lacrosse Program. The Middle School Lacrosse Coach is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including recruiting within the school, oversight and management of the staff, and development of individual team members. The Middle School Lacrosse Coach is required to abide by rules and regulations of NFHS and Breck School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities athletes in lacrosse.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the lacrosse program across the school community.
• Ensure all lacrosse coaches work together toward a common goal within the lacrosse program and provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate student’ athletic abilities initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide a year round strength and conditioning program.
• Encourage and support multisport athletes within Breck School.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of experience coaching Lacrosse
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess 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, governing organizations (MSHSL, NFHS, etc.), opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.