Director of Athletics

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

The Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach is responsible for leading the Upper School’s varsity team as well as overseeing all sub-varsity programs, including middle school, in their specific sport. GDS is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC). GDS competes in PTAC postseason championships and competes in the NCISAA state series. GDS follows the rules and regulations of the NCISAA and PTAC.

The Head Varsity Coach models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

This position has a variable schedule that requires regular evening and possible weekend hours. The 2025 Girls Lacrosse season officially starts on February 10, 2025. The season concludes May 17, 2025 with the NCISAA State Championships.

• Coaches the Varsity team educating students on the rules of the game and proper etiquette following NFHS, NCISAA, and GDS guidelines

• Responsible, with the Director of Athletics, for finding qualified assistant coaches to serve at the varsity and sub-varsity levels

• Maintains a clear practice schedule

• Maintains equipment and inventory including team uniforms

• Supervises students on bus to away matches, during practices, and home and away games

• Updates practice schedule and communications on myGDS

• Updates rosters, schedules, and scores on MaxPreps and myGDS

• Communicates with parents each week on upcoming practice and game schedule

• Works with the assistant athletic director on creating a competitive and balanced schedule

• Completes and has an understanding of documents and courses related such areas as coaching expectations, concussion awareness, GDS emergency action plans, and sudden cardiac emergency awareness

• Understands the regulations and policies of the NCISAA

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head of School

Daily work requires supervising students outdoors as well as indoors at times including traveling to away contests and events. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time depending on the season schedule.

All coaches must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during practices and contests or events. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.

There are no direct reports for the Head Varsity Coach.