Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Varsity Lacrosse Coach will provide skill development and planning throughout the season. Candidates should have knowledge and experience within the sport and understand how to teach, mentor, and motivate student-athletes.

Responsibilities:

• 5 days per week. Practices are 7-8am two days per week, and 3:30-5:30pm one to two days per week.
• Games are generally 1 to 2 days per week, between 4-6pm.
• Regular Season dates: February 24 through May 5. Practices over Spring Break tbd - March 24-28.
• Special events requiring additional hours and responsibilities if the team advances: post-season league playoffs May 7-12, and NYSAIS state tournaments May 14-21.
• Must meet and submit all required certifications and documents prior to working with student-athletes (such as Concussion education, First Aid/CPR certification, etc.)
• Communicate and mentor the coaching staff on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively and in a professional and timely manner with athletes, and when necessary, parents/guardians of athletes.
• Assess skill level of athletes during tryouts and throughout the season.
• Must care deeply about each student athlete’s experience on the team; make fair and equitable decisions about appointing lineups, strategy, practice times, support attendance policies.
• Must abide by Chapin’s Coaches Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook, Chapin’s Mission, NYSAISAA and AAIS policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Has strong lacrosse coaching experience with high school aged athletes. Experience working in a school setting and coaching female athletes is preferred.
• Ability to attend all team practices, meetings, and games February through May.