Head Girl Lacrosse Coach

DePaul College Prep

HEAD VARSITY COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Head Varsity Coach works under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director and the general supervision of the Site Principal. The Coach is hired and expected to provide the necessary leadership and to plan organize and be responsible for a comprehensive interscholastic athletic program and to carry out the objectives of the total school athletic program. The Coach is also responsible for the Junior Varsity and Freshman level programs if they exist. It is preferred that varsity level coaches are expected to have experience in playing or coaching the sport at the collegiate or high school level. The Coach is expected to be a positive role model. The Coach is expected to maintain effective communication with athletes school administration staff students parents and the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from the Athletic Director and/or the Principal.
• Exercises direct supervision over assigned assistant coaches and student assistants.

ESSENTIAL OR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for players officials opponents fans and other coaches.
• Maintain good public relations with media boosters parents officials players fans etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students parents staff and school administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students coaching staff and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory strategies and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Ability to motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the program.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment discipline and teamwork.
• High School and/or Collegiate level playing experience in this sport is preferred.
• Ability to supervise organize and motivate a coaching staff at all levels.
• Assume responsibility for inventory selection and care of equipment.
• Assume responsibility for proper care of the school facilities.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care.
• Report any complaints of bullying/harassment/hazing to administration in a timely manner.
• Report injuries to administration in a timely manner.
• Build and sustain a successful program that is widely supported and respected by the DePaul College Prep faculty and staff and community at large.
• Adhere to DePaul College Prep Faculty and Staff Handbook
• Availability to coach during summers and vacation periods.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Inform parents and student/athletes regarding NCAA clearing house registration deadlines and academic requirements etc.
• Encourage athletes to take PSAT SAT and ACT in order to prepare for college.
• Assist the Athletic Director in developing game schedules practice schedules facilities use transportation needs and the program budget.
• Requisition supplies materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide game results to the media; keep season and game-by-game statistics and records; provide statistical reports to Max Preps.
• Provide statistical information to CIF upon request.
• Provide statistical information video etc. to college recruiters upon request.
• Submit upon request varsity letters and present at awards banquet.
• Stay abreast of students academic eligibility and work with teachers and administration to help keep students eligible.
• Adhere to CIF Ethical Guidelines for Coaches Code of Ethical Conduct and the school districts code of conduct for all students.
• Adhere to MJUSD Coaches Handbook.
• Assist the Athletic Director in selecting assistant coaches.
• Apply discipline in a positive firm and consistent manner according to District policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Athletic Director.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: High School and/or College coaching/playing experience preferred.
• Certification: ISBE Teacher certification preferred but not required.
• IHSA Coach Compliance: CPR/AED/Concussion/PES/Hate Speech certification are required.
• Clearance: Meet all Archdiocese of Chicago and DePaul College Prep required background checks and medical requirements.
• References: Must have at least three positive references from previous coaching experiences and positive letter(s) of recommendation from Athletic Director and administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

• This work involves standing for long periods of time and may involve walking or standing for extended periods of time.
• Perceiving the nature of sound near and far vision depth perception providing oral information manual dexterity to operate sports related equipment and handles and works with various materials/objects.
• Able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and weather conditions including extreme temperature conditions outdoors.