Head Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach
About The Position
Primary Objectives: Under the direction of the head varsity lacrosse coach, the head middle school/varsity assistant 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 head middle school 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. Key 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Exhibit a high knowledge of the sport of lacrosse; a minimum of 5 years coaching experience highly preferred
- 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
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
