Head Coach - Varsity Lacrosse (Old Mill High)

About the role

Supports interscholastic athletics programs at AACPS for students who would like to pursue the challenges as well as the benefits of sports. May be assigned as Head, Assistant, or Volunteer Coach.

Responsibilities

• Provides a set of written training rules/code of conduct policies to students at the beginning of the season (refer to Athletic Handbook V. Coaching Guidelines & regulations, Sec 2, No.2a).
• Determines the personnel of the team.
• Administers appropriate forms of discipline for infractions of athletic policies, rules, or regulations, consistent with the Administrative HELP Manual’s reference to due process.
• Provides written communication to student athletes regarding requirements for earning an athletic award prior to the start of the season.
• Submits to the athletic director an eligibility roster for certification at least one week before the first contest.
• Collects and reviews completed required forms from each student athlete prior to their participation.
• Maintains a written inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms at the conclusion of the season.
• Familiarizes themselves with all current medical protocols and guidelines involving interscholastic athletics.
• Knows and enforces all state, county, and school athletic policies and procedures.
• Attends appropriate meetings at the school and county level and attends appropriate rules interpretation meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
• Assistant Coach: Reports to and works with the head coach to establish a uniform program.
• Assistant Coach: Provides the head coach with all requested information.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Athletic experience at the middle school, high school, college, organized recreation council program, and/or professional level in the sport or related coaching experience required.
• Current teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite — Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Successful completion of Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Course issued by AACPS required.
• Hold or be eligible for Concussion in Sports Certification issued by National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Heat Illness Prevention Certification issued by National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) required.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Vision: No special vision requirements (with correction)
• Work Environment: Office, school, or similar indoor environment over 2/3 of the time; outdoor environment between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Exposure: Outdoor weather conditions between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Noise Level: Moderate between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Lifting/Carrying: None required
• Travel: Not required

Job Title Code: C21251 | Title: COACH: TEAM SPORTS TEMPORARY | FLSA: Non-Exempt | Grade: View Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale | Reports to: Coordinator, Athletics | Division: Student & Systemic Supports | Business Unit: Athletics | Days Worked: 181 | Months Worked: 10 | Job Family: Educational Support Services | Sub-Function: Athletics | Approved: 8/1/2024 | Established: 9/1/2016