What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach - Varsity Boys Lacrosse position at worcesteracademy?
Job Description:
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Worcester Academy is looking for a Varsity Boys Lacrosse coach for
the Spring 2025 season.
Coach would oversee all phases of the
team and work with the Director of Athletics to ensure continued
growth and
development of the program.
Late afternoon practices and contests which include hours on
Saturdays. Travel to game sites required
Provide leadership for the school’s athletic program
through the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of the
specific sport coached.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES
- Implement and enforce athletic standards as outlined in Worcester Academy Coaches Handbook as well as in discussions with Director of Athletics and attend all required sessions for head coaches and professional development meetings.
- Responsible for student supervision at practices and contests in accordance with Worcester Academy Athletic Department.
- Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used. Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submit documentation to Athletic Director/Equipment Manager as necessary.
- Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship. Leadership and sideline sportsmanship should be of the highest quality, so as to model to the participants the desired type of behavior.
- Work with the Athletics Director to provide a solid sports program.
- Responsible for all aspects of player development and supervising an effective staff of assistant coaches.
- Establish performance goals for each sport season and evaluates them during and after the season.
- Promote student athlete’s accomplishments academically and athletically.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrange for the systematic return of all school equipment, maintain a correct inventory and hold the student-athlete responsible for all equipment not returned in accordance with the WA Athletic Department Handbook.
- Maintain records of team and individual accomplishments including the posting of Scores and Highlights in a timely fashion after each contest, as prescribed by Director of Athletics
