Head Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Job Title: Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

FLSA Status: Contract

Bishop Kearney High School empowers young men and women to reach their full potential- academically, athletically, spiritually, and socially - by providing a college preparatory, elite athletics, and a values-based Catholic education in a student-centered family atmosphere. Bishop Kearney celebrates the variety of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives each member brings to our community. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for our students to learn and thrive, and our faculty and staff to work and grow professionally. Every member of our community, school and beyond, contributes to the overall success we have experienced, both current and future.

Summary:

The Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach is responsible for managing every aspect of the lacrosse program. This includes managing and organizing all coaches in the program (including any modified and junior varsity coaches), recruiting players within the schools, organizing team activities in and out of season, practice preparation and execution, and communicating with players and their parents. The Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach is required to abide by NYSPHSAA and Section V rules and regulations, as well as, meeting all expectations of a Bishop Kearney High School employee. The school is committed to developing competitive student-athletes with character and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in lacrosse.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the lacrosse program.
• Work with other members of the school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Ensure all lacrosse coaches work together toward a common goal within the lacrosse program.
• Organize and give specific direction to coaches to ensure they understand and can execute their responsibilities.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold preseason meetings with all student-athletes and parents before the first official game.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions
• Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Enforce student eligibility based on communication from the Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanship-like conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all lacrosse equipment and uniforms.
• Assist the Athletic Director and Event Staff with setting up and taking down equipment for home games.
• Participate in special events which include senior night, banquets, award nights, and league meetings.
• Act and dress in a professional manner at all times as the lead representative of the program.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator - which could include attending school open houses or organizing fundraisers for the program

Qualifications/Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NYSPHSAA and Section V rules
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
• Basic understanding of NCAA recruiting policies and regulations.

Skills:

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
• Be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• Possess the ability to assess players and coaches effectively.

Attributes

• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.

Education/Experience:2–4-years experience coaching required

Certificates and Licenses:

• Certification in subject area and grade level
• Newly hired employees will have a background check completed
• Required to completed Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Training and Van Safety Training.
• Newly hired employees will be subject to an MVR check

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment:
School

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $3,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,500