Coach - Girls Lacrosse (Middle School)

Location: University School of Nashville – Nashville, TN 37212

Seasonal, part-time position reporting to the Athletic Director.

About the role

Spring 2024 University School of Nashville seeks a dynamic and highly motivated Middle School Head Girls Lacrosse Coach for the upcoming season. Ideal candidates must have playing experience at the high school, club, and/or college level. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates should have weekday afternoon availability during the spring lacrosse season (February 18 through May 2) between the hours of 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the program’s purpose.
• Advance each student-athlete’s level of knowledge with regard to sport nutrition, biomechanics, exercise science, and sport psychology as it relates to improving sport performance.
• Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance.
• Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of state athletic association.
• Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c) coaching skills during competitive events.
• Relate well to officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, and the public.
• Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior.
• Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes through the support of the department’s academic and personal development programs serving those student-athletes.
• Exhibit good writing and speaking abilities.
• Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives.
• Adhere to department policy regarding coaches code of ethics.
• Perform and complete other duties as assigned by the athletic coordinator.
• Attend all department meetings.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent recommended but not required.
• Previous playing experience required.
• Previous coaching experience recommended.

Schedule

Weekday afternoons, 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm, February 18 through May 2.