Head Girls Lacrosse Coach

Forest Grove Sd 15•Forest Grove, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at Forest Grove High School. The coach will support the Forest Grove School District's athletic objectives and policies, believing that extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life and contribute to students' physical, intellectual, and social growth. Coaches are responsible for organizing and conducting athletic programs to meet the needs of the school district and its participants.

Requirements

Experience in and/or knowledge of the sport, coaching techniques, and student supervision
Ability and willingness to effectively communicate in verbal and written modes with student athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and other school staff
Ability and willingness to perform coaching responsibilities in accordance with school and District procedures and policies
Must have current Concussion Management and other trainings required by the OSAA, or the ability to obtain them
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons
The ability to work harmoniously with others and collaborate solutions to concerns
Successfully pass criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Responsibilities

Exhibit exceptional integrity and character at all times
Act as a positive role model in the school and community
Cultivate a program culture that demands respect between participants
Recruit students within the school to participate in the program
Collaborate with and follow direction of the Athletic Director
Organize the specific athletic program so that it is consistent with the District and Oregon School Activities Association goals and objectives for student/athletes
Communicate with athletes in a manner that models respect. Refrain from using profanity or derogatory language at participants, officials, parents or others associated with the program
Support the academic achievement of student/athletes
Oversee the assistant coaches that contribute in the athletic program
Participate in and support the youth program that feeds the high school program
Demonstrate proper active supervision during all scheduled activities of student/athletes including, but not limited to, games, practice, locker room, and transportation
Meet with the players and parents prior to or at the beginning of the season to cover all participation expectations
Commit to continued professional development and improvement of the knowledge of skill development, training techniques, fundamentals, game strategy, and the rules of the sport
Collaborate with the athletic director to arrange for transportation and finances for contests
Be accountable for expenditures and fund-raising in accordance with established District procedures and written approval of the athletic director and/or principal
Follow current District procedures for the handling of program finances
Be responsible for the care, distribution, and collection of District equipment and supplies
Report participant injuries to Trainer following current District procedures
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students, athletes, parents, and assistant coaches throughout the program
Hire assistant coaches using the support of the Athletic Director, meeting District hiring standards and procedures
Collaborate with other District coaches to schedule opportunities for participants to access multiple activities/sports
Encourage participants to go out for other sports and activities as they desire
Attend all meetings as required by the Athletic Director, Principal or league leadership
Assume responsibility for the conduct and performance of program assistant coaches
Report any behavior that endangers the physical, emotional or mental safety of anyone in the program to the Athletic Director within 24 hours
Develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes
Cooperate and collaborate with Viking Booster Club on their projects which relate to the athletic program
Develop, articulate and implement a vision for the specific sport program