Boys Lacrosse Coach

Whitefield Academy•Mableton, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that promotes the school’s mission, stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The Boys Lacrosse Coach must be able to create a culture that encourages cooperation, cohesiveness, and commitment. They will be responsible for training athletes and preparing them for interscholastic competition and developing their skills at a competitive level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Exhibit a high knowledge of the sport of lacrosse
A vision for how to build a strong lacrosse program with sustained success
Ability to develop rapport with students and lead others confidently
Possess a personal drive for excellence
Ability to work well with others and have a “team first” attitude in the role as a head coach in the athletic department
Demonstrate excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills
Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ
Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the school
Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith
Commit to exhibiting Whitefield’s core value for our students to experience diversity that reflects the body of Christ and support the school’s diversity vision that aims at unity in Christ
Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a local church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture
Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large
Be actively involved in a local church

Nice To Haves

a minimum of 5 years coaching experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Observe all students on the team and maintain discipline during practices and games
Effectively use best coaching practices to adapt coaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
Observe and collaborate with peers and assistant coaches to enhance the practice and game environment
Maintain accurate and complete student records
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and coaches training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies
Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
Additional duties as assigned by the administration