Summary

Athletics/Activities | Coach | Sauk Rapids-Rice High School | Post Date: 7/30/2024 | Closing: Open until filled.

Description

POSTING #: 3216

WORK HOURS:
Hours include practices, evening matches and weekend invitational events. The 2024-2025 competitive Girls lacrosse season is March 31-June 14, 2025.

JOB DUTIES:
The Head Girls Lacrosse Coach will be in charge of developing and implementing the Girls Lacrosse program for Sauk Rapids-Rice & Sartell High Schools. He/She will instruct participants, oversee safety, game & practice plan, and supervise coaches. The Head Coach will oversee a program of student participants in grades 9-12, but will be involved in all aspects of area Lacrosse, youth through varsity.
 
This assignment also includes being able to assess skills, teaching/coaching skills, player development, and motivation within the Lacrosse program.
 
The position includes being the leader for directing, communicating, teaching, recruiting, practices, demonstrations, advising, organizing and assessing. The Head Girls Lacrosse Coach will also be responsible for a budget and all scheduling of practices.
 
This position will report and work closely with the Activities Director to ensure the program is developing and growing.  
 
The Head Girls Lacrosse Coach will also be asked to:
-Coach and instruct students, individually or in groups; regarding the rules, regulations, and proper use of equipment/facility.
-Supervision of assistant coaches and oversight of duties.
-Assess student’s skills and assigns teams & positions.
-Develop practice schedules.
-Assign duties to subordinate coaches as necessary.
-Observe students during practice and competition to help determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
-Establish and maintain professionalism while supervising students and coaches during practice and meets.
-Act as a team representative and promote Lacrosse by communicating with parents, visitors, within region, MSHSL, etc.
-Assist with maintaining equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
-Develop and sustain positive relationships with participants and coaches, and provides motivational support and guidance.
-Encourage and promote booster and parent involvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Coaching experience in Lacrosse
-Organization skills
-Supervision experience
-Passion for Lacrosse
-Serve as a positive role model for kids
-CPR/First Aid/AED Certification or the ability to become certified at a District sponsored training
-18 years of age
-High School Diploma or GED
-Must be available to work varying practice shifts, nights and weekends for events.
-Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques in area of specialty
-Ability to lift equipment
-Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with students, parents and assistant coaches
-Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making

SALARY:
Based on the Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Association’s Master Agreement BA+10 lane at 11%

DEADLINE:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/employment until filled.

NOTE:
Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.