Girls Lacrosse Program Head

Harvard-Westlake School•Studio City, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard-Westlake School is seeking a Girls Lacrosse Athletic Program Head with expertise in sport knowledge, administrative skills, leadership, Harvard-Westlake cultural aptitude, and character. This role involves leading the girls' lacrosse program from seventh through twelfth grade, setting a clear vision, motivating students, coaches, and parents, and assembling a committed coaching staff. The Program Head will be responsible for developing strategic plans, teaching execution, staying current with sport trends through continuing education, and attracting qualified student-athletes. Administrative duties include vertical integration of the program, communication with support staff, scheduling, equipment management, and completing necessary paperwork. Cultural aptitude requires understanding the academic priorities of Harvard-Westlake students and respecting their diverse backgrounds and commitments. Character is paramount, requiring the coach to act as a role model and representative of the school at all times, adhering to school policies and laws.

Requirements

Expertise in knowledge of sport
Administrative skills
Leadership abilities
Harvard-Westlake cultural aptitude
Strong character
Clear vision for the program
Ability to motivate students, coaches, and parents
Ability to set clear expectations for students
Ability to assemble a cohesive and committed coaching staff
Ability to provide direction during challenges
Ability to set challenging and realistic goals
Knowledge of current sport trends
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Ability to teach students execution of plans
Connections within the local, state, and national sport community
Commitment to continuing education in the sport
Knowledge of appropriate training techniques for middle school and high school levels
Familiarity with best teaching methods
Ability to provide meaningful assistance to students pursuing the sport beyond high school
Experience with vertical integration of a program (seventh through twelfth grade)
Experience in hiring coaches
Experience in developing program philosophy
Experience in developing athletic skill progressions for each level
Ability to communicate with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, and other support staff
Ability to schedule practices and games
Ability to work with equipment managers and maintenance staff
Basic computer skills
Ability to complete necessary paperwork for school, league, and CIF requirements
Willingness to attend all mandatory school, league, and CIF meetings
Understanding of the time students dedicate to school work
Ability to instill a mindset of belief in success
Ability to provide a rationale for program decisions
Respect for teachers, staff members, and support staff
Willingness to follow all school rules and procedures
Willingness to seek help when encountering difficulty
Respect for diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds
Appropriate conduct as a coach and representative of the school
Behavior consistent with school expectations
Adherence to school policies and laws

Responsibilities

Provide leadership with a clear vision for the program, motivating students, coaches, and parents.
Set clear expectations for students and provide a path for them to meet those expectations.
Assemble a cohesive coaching staff committed to the best interests of Harvard-Westlake School and its families.
Serve as a stabilizing force during adversity, providing direction when challenges arise.
Set challenging and realistic goals for the program and develop a plan for achieving them.
Stay current with sport trends and implement them at Harvard-Westlake School.
Develop and execute successful strategic plans for the sport.
Teach students how to execute strategic plans.
Connect with the local, state, and national sport community to attract coaches and qualified student-athletes.
Commit to continuing education in the sport by attending at least one conference or clinic annually.
Understand training techniques appropriate for middle school and high school levels and employ effective teaching methods.
Provide meaningful assistance to students pursuing the sport beyond high school.
Ensure vertical integration of the program from seventh through twelfth grade, including hiring coaches and developing program philosophy and skill progressions.
Communicate effectively with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, and other athletic department support staff.
Schedule practices and games for all program levels, aligning with the mission of Harvard-Westlake School.
Work with the equipment manager and maintenance staff to ensure equipment availability and facility readiness.
Possess basic computer skills and complete necessary paperwork for school, league, and CIF requirements.
Attend all mandatory school, league, and CIF meetings.
Understand and respect the time students dedicate to academics, providing opportunities for academic success.
Instill a mindset of belief in success among students.
Provide a rationale for program decisions and ensure students understand and believe in the purpose of endeavors.
Respect the time and expertise of teachers, staff members, and support staff.
Follow all school rules and procedures, seeking assistance when needed.
Ensure the program respects the diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds of Harvard-Westlake families.
Act appropriately as a coach, understanding the moral responsibility and constant observation by students.
Serve as a representative of the school at all times, with behavior consistent with school expectations.
Ensure personal life choices do not jeopardize the reputation of Harvard-Westlake School or its community members.
Obey all school policies and local, state, and federal laws.