Lick Wilmerding High School
Description
The Lacrosse season starts February 9, 2026 and runs through approximately May 2026. Teams practice every weekday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on non-game days. The Varsity Head Girls Lacrosse Coach is responsible for coaching and managing the Varsity Lacrosse team. The coach will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation to student-athletes while fostering their development in Lacrosse skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic achievement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Practice Plans: Create and lead effective practice sessions that focus on skill development, conditioning, and teamwork.
- Game Day Preparation: Manage all aspects of the Varsity Lacrosse games, including lineups, substitutions, and in-game strategy adjustments.
- Supervise all assistant coaching staff.
- Maintain open communication with student-athletes, parents, the athletic director, and varsity coaching staff regarding team expectations, schedules, and performance.
- Work with individual players to develop their skills and knowledge of the game.
- Assess and evaluate players' performance to make roster decisions and support potential movement between the JV and varsity teams.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Prior coaching experience in Lacrosse (preferably at the high school or youth level). Playing experience is also preferred.
- Education: High school diploma required.
- Knowledge of Lacrosse: In-depth knowledge of Lacrosse rules, tactics, and strategies.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and guide young athletes.
- CPR/First Aid Certification: Must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications or be willing to obtain them before the season starts.
- CIF Coaching Requirements: Must hold current CIF/NFHS certifications or be willing to obtain them before the season starts.
- Background Check: Must pass a background check in accordance with school district policy.