Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach

Essential Duties:

• Adhere to all rules and policies of the Detroit Country Day School at all times.
• Understand that the school has a contractual obligation to the school’s students and their parents to maintain the school calendar year and to meet each daily obligation in connection with academic instruction, athletic programs, and other extracurricular activities which make up the Detroit Country Day School experience.
• Supply their professional services commensurate with the school’s contractual obligations to the school, students and parents.
• Provide services as a coach of the sports activities as directed.
• Understand and become fully familiar with the assigned athletic activity which they will coach.
• Use his/her best efforts to learn and employ the best available coaching methodology and techniques.
• Maintain responsibility at all times for the conduct and safety of the students participating in said athletic activities.
• Supervise the students on the playing field, in the gymnasium or athletic arena, in the locker rooms, and during the transportation of students to and from an athletic activity.
• Provide instruction and leadership.
• Assist with tryouts and determining which students become team members.

Qualifications:

• One year of high school coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Ability to work effectively with coaching staff, students, and parents.
• Minimum of 2 years coaching preferred.
• Ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in contributing as both a faculty member and coach within the school.