High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach

Summary Description

Nardin Academy is an Independent Catholic School located in Buffalo, New York. Nardin asks all in our community to “Inspire hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service.” Nardin’s values include Embracing All, Nurturing Talent, Fostering Connection, Living and Serving through Faith, and Igniting Possibilities. Nardin is a diverse and welcoming community that fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates the background and experiences of all.

Nardin Academy is seeking a candidate for the Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach position. The Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach is expected to adhere to Nardin Academy’s sports philosophy. Directs, organizes, and administers the varsity softball team within Nardin Academy’s athletics program; organizes practices; teaches softball skills, personal responsibility and teamwork; responsible for all aspects of coaching.

The overall direction of each sport lies with the varsity head coach. This includes hiring and evaluating assistants. The season runs from March through June 2025.

Responsibilities

· Support Nardin Academy’s mission.

· Understand that the goals and objectives of the entire athletics program, including the welfare, development and safety of the student-athletes are more important than those of any one sport.

· Participate in meetings including pre-season coaches, pre-season parents, and any league coach gatherings.

· Conduct practices on days when there are no competitions, and allow for at least two days off per week.

· Responsible for all agenda items handouts, coaches’ notebooks and checklists covered in the pre-season coaches meeting.

· Be familiar with and follow the policies and procedures listed in Nardin Academy’s athletics handbook and coach’s manual; adhere to the Monsignor Martin High School Athletic Association standards.

· Arrive punctually for practices and contests.

· Remain with student-athletes until practices and contests are completed and all student-athletes have been picked up.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and Requirements

Playing or coaching experience at the high school or college level.

In order to be able to coach, these certifications are required:

· CPR/AED/First Aid

· Heads Up Concussion

· Virtus through the Catholic Diocese

These certifications can be provided through Nardin.

Opportunity exists to also coach the outdoor track and field program.

Wage

Part-time, paid by stipend of $2,754

To apply, please submit the following materials as a .pdf or .docx to the Director of Athletics, Jackie D'Orazio at jdorazio@nardin.org. Please include:

• Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications

• Current resume

• Minimum of 3 references with names, telephone numbers and email addresses

EEO

Nardin Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nardin Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $2,754.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,754