Head Girls Lacrosse Coach Upper School

The Harker School seeks an Head Girls Lacrosse Coach for the upper school athletic program. The season begins in February and runs through May.

Expected hourly range: $25.00 $33.00/hour

Position Summary

Our coaches must be committed to the personal development of our studentathletes. This includes teaching them skills relating to the sport. As a coach you must also help students develop a competitive nature teach them about ethical behavior good sportsmanship and assist in developing leadership and life skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for safely and effectively managing groups of students
• Organizes practice plans and game plans
• Communicates effectively with AD other staff students and parents
• Stays informed regarding weekly sports emails updated developments and changes
• Follows all guidelines as expressed in Upper School Coaches Handbook
• Completes miscellaneous tasks and duties as requested

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends coaches meetings and mandatory seasonal parent meetings
• Ensures students are participating in a fair and sportsmanlike manner
• Ensures safety and decorum of students while traveling to away games
• Maintains knowledge of league section and state bylaws pertaining to their sport
• Provides guideance for middle and/or lower school programs where applicable
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge Skill & Ability Requirements

• Coaching students (Ages 1319
• Experience in or having a background in the sport interested in coaching

Working Conditions

• May be subject to extended periods of time standing or walking.
• Majority of time may be spent outside resulting in exposure to extremes in either heat or cold as weather and temperatures vary.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children preferred. Must be comfortable working with and around schoolage children.
• First Aide/CPR certified
• 1 2 years coaching experience (preferred)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for effectively managing groups of students
• Maintains accurate attendance
• Organizes practice plans and game plans
• Communicates effectively with AD other staff students and parents
• Stays informed regarding weekly sports emails updated developments and changes
• Completes miscellaneous tasks and duties as requested

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends coaches meetings and mandatory seasonal parent meetings
• Ensures students are participating in a fair and sportsmanlike manner
• Ensures safety and decorum of students while traveling to away games
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge Skill & Ability Requirements

• Coaching students (Ages 9 13
• Experience in or having a background in the sport interested in coaching

Working Conditions

• May be subject to extended periods of time standing or walking.
• Majority of time may be spent outside resulting in exposure to extremes in either heat or cold as weather and temperatures vary.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness respect and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity personal accountability and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover develop and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality embrace diversity and promote leadership and service preparing students to take their place as global citizens.