Girls Lacrosse Head Coach - Stipend position

Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing, and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community. We value and strive for the highest levels of family and community engagement, culturally relevant organizational practices, school climate, student-centered learning, a diverse staff of excellent educators, equitable student access, and fiscal equity. We seek candidates who are passionate about these values, represent our community’s diversity, and will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

About the Role

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that fosters moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer the coaching of the team, enforcing all rules of the CIAC and the CCC as they pertain to the respective sport.
• Arrange for a pre-season meeting with students and parents to provide information and discuss rules, regulations, and expectations for the program.
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
• Distribute and discuss the following items with all student-athletes (secure necessary signatures):
  • CIAC Regulations
  • Student Athlete Handbook
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Expectations during all practice sessions and contests
• Promote respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language, and conduct.
• Ensure proper warm-up and conditioning programs to reduce the risks of injury.
• Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches, assign duties, and conduct staff meetings as necessary.
• Properly supervise all student athletes while utilizing athletic facilities, at practice, in transit, and at games.
• Inspect all equipment, oversee the issuance and collection of equipment/uniforms, maintain an equipment inventory, keep records, enforce rules regarding care of equipment, and advise the Athletic Director as to reconditioning needs.
• Monitor the academic progress of team members during the season, emphasizing the implementation of the Extra Assistance Program.
• Draft and submit budget requests no later than the first week of October.
• Submit proper end-of-season information (award lists, end-of-season report, schedule, etc.).
• Assist students in college placement.
• Support youth programs by offering clinics and other assistance to provide program continuity.
• Be responsible for technical development and supervision of all levels in the assigned sport.

Requirements

• Valid Connecticut Teacher Certification, Five-Year Renewable Coaching Permit, or meet the requirements to obtain a Temporary Emergency Coaching Permit (TECP).
• Valid American Red Cross CPR and Standard First Aid Certificates.
• Valid certificate from an approved Concussion Education course by the Connecticut Department of Education.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and a commitment to examining new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Certification: Interscholastic/Intramural Coach (600).

Skills

• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations of Newington Public Schools, the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC), and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC).
• Ability to promote the program positively throughout the community.
• Ability to organize work and responsibilities of the coaching staff effectively while exercising independent judgment based on the goals and objectives of the Athletic Department.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques.
• Ability to deal with elevated levels of stress associated with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attend out-of-season and in-season meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in an effective and timely manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer to complete job tasks and aid timely correspondence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen, and printed materials with or without visual aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors, and on the telephone.
• Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or drag up to 50 pounds.
• Physical agility to bend, sit on the ground or floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.