Head Girls Lacrosse Coach

Diocese of Harrisburg · Harrisburg, PA · 4 days ago

OTHRPart-time

Nature of Position

Training and instruction of student athletes, maintaining appropriate practice and play schedules, and conforming to all diocesan, school, league and PIAA policies and procedures for athletics. Represent the School, the Diocese and community in a professional manner in keeping with the school's Catholic character and Gospel values. All Head coaches are under the immediate supervision of the Athletic Director.

Duties

Apply knowledge of skills, techniques, and rules of the sport to assist athletes to reach their fullest potential
Develop positive team spirit and morale
Display sound methods to teach skills and techniques
Maintain discipline in a firm and friendly manner
Conduct well-planned practice sessions
Help with the issuing, inventory and cleaning of equipment
Work with appropriate community organizations to foster the development of a feeder program within the high school and parishes
Planning and implementing activities within the school that encourages the development of an articulated feeder program within the high school and parishes
Assist the athletic director with recruiting qualified coaches for the program
Help Athletic Director annually evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the program
Establish and maintain a positive line of communication with student athletes, parents and community
Implement the Coaching Philosophy of Bishop McDevitt in the program
Implement the school and Diocesan Athletic Philosophy and program of Christian formation

Relationships

With Coaching Staff: Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all members of the coaching staff; support the philosophy and decisions of the Athletic Director; perform duties assigned by the Athletic Director; and review the academic progress of student-athletes and the ineligibility list.

With Student-Athletes and Parents: Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all members of the team. Maintain appropriate communication with student-athletes. Demonstrate and generate respect for/from student-athletes. Serve as a role model to student-athletes and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.

With Parents: Maintain an appropriate rapport with players' parents/guardians. If concerns arise, attempt to address them directly. If a solution is not reached, notify the Athletic Director to set up a meeting.

With Administration, School Staff, and Coaches: Support the philosophy of the Athletic Department and the decisions of the Administration. Develop and maintain a positive rapport with other members of the Bishop McDevitt Athletic Department, Professional Staff, and Administration. Athletic Personnel should treat other staff members with respect and professional courtesy at all times.

Knowledge of Sport

Review and understand the rules of the sport, as well as the rules and regulations of the Mid Penn, District III, and PIAA
Possess the ability to teach, develop, and improve athletes' skills
Possess knowledge of scheme and tactics as related to the sport
Demonstrate strength of interest in coaching sport

Practice and Competitions

Demonstrate attendance and punctuality; be prompt for meetings, practices, and games
Demonstrate respect for student-athletes, coaches, and officials
Demonstrate the ability to motivate student athletes
Accompany the team at all contests both home and away
Assist with the organization of practices and contests

Experience & Education

Sufficient education to meet knowledge, skills and abilities
Familiarity with the rules and regulations of the sport acquired through playing and studying the sport
Many possess a bachelor's degree in sports science, exercise, kinesiology, fitness, physical education or physiology (no specific education requirements)
Must be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and partake in any necessary training or education programs required by the school or state
Must be able to set an example for the players
Must have excellent communication skills allowing them to inspire players and work with them on improvement
Meets all diocesan employment requirements

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, run, throw, catch, bend, crawl, squat, twist, tumble, swing, stretch, push, pull, reach, grasp, etc., in a repetitive manner for periods of time, possibly as long as 20-30 minutes
Must be able to demonstrate athletic movement and sports skills and participate in sports activities with moderate to extensive levels of physical stress
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, the ability to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments, and the ability to speak clearly in order to exchange information
Will frequently interact with the public and other staff and occasionally work extended hours
Some driving is necessary

Work Environment

Often exposed to outside weather conditions
Noise level is usually moderate to loud
Required to interact occasionally with dissatisfied or abusive individuals
Directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students