Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Archdiocese of Detroit•Dearborn, MI

21d

About The Position

The Boys JV Lacrosse Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and has the primary responsibility for administering the JV level of the boys lacrosse program. The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures of the high school’s athletic program, as well as those of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).

Requirements

Must complete all required background checks via fingerprints; and must complete the Protecting God’s Children archdiocese workshop.
A proven, verifiable record of positive staff, student and administrative support and relationships.
A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes and character.
A demonstrated ability to teach, enforce, advocate and model appropriate behavior, character traits and educational values to students-athletes.
A demonstrated ability to teach, organize and supervise assistants.
A demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for student athletes and a commitment to holding all students and adults associated with the program to the same standards.
A demonstrated ability to work with parent groups, administrators, staff and students.
A demonstrated ability to organize and maintain positive communication with the community.
Must possess patience, stability, talent and flexibility needed to respond to the demands of a large athletic program with limited facilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous lacrosse coaching experience at the high school varsity level highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of the JV boys lacrosse program.
In charge of assignments and duties of the JV boys lacrosse program coaching staff.
In coordination with the Athletic Director and Varsity boys lacrosse coach, plans and implements team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans and summer activities.
Teaches student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season.
Follows league policies and site procedures, and all regulations set forth in Divine Child Coaches’ handbook.
Fosters training in conduct, ethics and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.
Works with a spirit of teamwork to schedule practices with other teams needs.
Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events. Coach may be required to ride the bus with the team.
Verifies that the Athletic Director clears each team member before allowing him/her to tryout or practice as it pertains to academic, behavioral or medical eligibility.
Responsible for distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of the season inventory.
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times athletes are present.
Reports any unsafe conditions to the administration in a timely manner.
Promotes the basketball program by prompt, accurate reporting of scores to the local media while maintaining a positive relationship with the local media.
Sets up a preseason parent orientation meeting for all levels to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, and risk factors for all athletes.
Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays as well as off-season schedules.