Assistant Varsity/JV Girls Lacrosse Coach

Job Description: Position Summary Notre Dame Academy is seeking a dynamic and competitive coach to assist with the high school Lacrosse program. NDA coaches are actively engaged in the community, and embrace both the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Academy. The role of the Assistant Varsity/JV Lacrosse Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in lacrosse. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and community as well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements. About NDA Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a college preparatory school for young women grades 7-12, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as women in the world. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities. In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards, and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people. Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Following and upholding the policies and mission statement of Notre Dame Academy and communicating the vision of the Notre Dame Academy program to athletes and parents -Oversee the development of all levels of the softball program -Instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development. -Coordinating parent meetings, tryouts, daily practice planning, game management, off season programming and community engagement -Work closely with the Athletic Director to ensure all school policies/procedures are being followed as it relates to athletic programs (eligibility, parent meetings, registrations, tryouts, scheduling, equipment inventory/collection, off season training programs, awards night, pre/post-season meetings etc.) -Work directly with the Athletic Director in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries. -Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. -Ability to represent NDA appropriately to the NDA school community, local softball community, press and broader community -Understand the necessary commitment, expectations and pressures associated with being the head coach in a well-supported program. -Start Date: 03/17/2025