Lacrosse (Boys) JV Assistant Coach

STARTING STIPEND: $1946 (Based on Experience)

Season Runs March through June

SUMMARY: To assist the varsity or non-varsity head coach in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill development and appreciation for the values of student connectedness discipline sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

1. Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
2. Assists in planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
3. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
4. Maintains accurate statistics records and results of the season.
5. Works collaboratively with the athletic director varsity head coach and/or non-varsity head coach in implementing the philosophy and direction of the sport.
6. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
7. Maintains competency in rules rule interpretations meet procedures coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
8. Enforces WIAA and district policies regarding eligibility criteria in interscholastic competition in this sport and monitors it through district software.
9. Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
10. Uses generally accepted practices and discretion in determining the proper course of action while using good decision-making skills. Demonstrates emotional maturity.
11. Demonstrates loyalty and support for head coach and program.
12. Carries out all other sports duties as directed by head coach.
13. Represents the district in a professional manner.
14. Other duties may be assigned by the athletic department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students of particular program.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience in coaching preferred. First Aid CPR and Blood Borne Pathogen training is required. Knowledge in sports medicine would be desirable.

COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students parents or employees of the district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability and reflect a spirit of cooperation in working with staff and school administration. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in verbal and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements WIAA requirements and School Board policies. Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities.

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written verbal or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

TEMPERAMENTS: Ability to connect inspire and lead students with a variety of learning styles and diverse backgrounds. Ability to direct others deal with people and influence people in their opinions attitudes and judgments. Ability to work effectively with people who express conflicting opinions. Ability to maintain poise develop a pattern of consistency when dealing with stressful situations and put the best interest of the students as a whole above all else. Ability to make judgments and decisions by solving problems making evaluations or reaching conclusions. Ability to perform a variety of duties.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and/or run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat stoop kneel reach above the head reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of the job.

The specific vision requirements of the job include good depth perception and occasionally being able to see objects/persons at a distance. While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to hear conversation in quiet as well as a noisy environment and be able to tell where a sound is coming from. The employee must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will continuously work inside or outside depending on the sport. Occasionally the employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.