Girls JV Lacrosse Coach

TITLE: Girls JV Lacrosse Coach

Summary: Following the mission of The Blake School and the core purposes of the athletic department, the JV lacrosse coach will direct, serve, and coordinate the Blake School Girls Lacrosse program.

The Blake Girls Lacrosse Program competes in the Independent Metro Athletic Conference, which is part of the Minnesota State High School League.

Job Duties:

• assist with planning and coordinating all schedules and practice

• player development

• assist in selection of assistant coaches

• assist in aspects of the lacrosse program.

• provide on and off the field training opportunities that include instruction, management, and teaching of all student/athletes

• communicating to players and parents

• other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals

• experience coaching with demonstrated success at the high school level

• passion for working with the high school athlete

• ability to balance team building with individual skill building

• integrity and fairness

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,389 bright, talented students from nearly 60 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of three campuses (Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata) each with its own facilities designed for specific ages, schedules and activities. The mission of the school is to provide students with an excellent, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to a common set of values. For more information on The Blake School, please visit Blake's Web site at: http://www.blakeschool.org.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success.

To apply for a coaching position listed on this page, please submit your letter of interest along with your resume via email to (jsteinberg@blakeschool.org) or via U.S. mail

to : Kristi King, Athletic Office Manager, The Blake School, 110 Blake Road South, Hopkins, MN 55343.

Once your materials have been received, they will be forwarded to the Athletic Director for review. The Athletic Director will then contact you directly, should we wish to pursue your candidacy. No phone calls please.

When a position has been filled, the job posting will be removed from the employment opportunities webpage.
Experience and Skills:

Personal Qualifications

• Passion for high school students and ability to communicate effectively with them
• Passion for lacrosse and high school athletics

Professional Qualifications

• Preferred education degree
• Previous lacrosse coaching experience
• Program leadership qualifications
• Knowledge of current high school coaching techniques and best practices
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.

The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE



From: The Blake School