Head of Program Boys Lacrosse

Contract position located in Denver, Colorado.

About the role

Colorado Academy seeks candidates for the position of Boys Lacrosse Head of Program. The individual in this role will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the boys lacrosse program, including structural and administrative organization. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Colorado Academy boys lacrosse program has a tradition of regular and postseason success and consistently sends graduates to competitive college programs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the mission of the school and ensure all coaches do the same
• Oversee all levels and progression including Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School student athletes and coaches
• Work closely with the Director of Athletics to monitor and promote satisfactory academic progress and success
• Collaborate with Athletics administration, including Assistant Athletic Director, Middle School Athletic Director, Lower School Athletic Director, Director of Sports Performance, Athletic Trainers, Mental Performance Coach, Admission & College Counseling Liaison, and Uniforms Coordinator for all aspects of the program
• Plan, strategize, and oversee all practices and scheduled contests to provide a positive and competitive experience for student athletes
• Develop practice plans, manage games, handle statistics, and coordinate program communication with coaches, parents, student-athletes, faculty, and staff
• Maintain film platform and manage player access (overseeing student managers as point of contacts for game film)
• Assist with hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all coaches, ensuring requirements for each position are met
• Confirm, attend, supervise, and administer home contests or arrange for proper supervision
• Assist with scheduling Middle School and Upper School contests, including cancellations and rescheduling due to weather or hazardous conditions
• Assign daily practice spaces for each team
• Assist with upkeep of athletic facilities and communicate needs with the Operations department
• Substitute coach for any level or provide coverage for absent coaches
• Assist with weekly transportation needs for all off-campus Upper School contests
• Assist with purchasing athletic equipment, uniforms, snacks, etc.
• Coordinate team photo schedules and submit to the yearbook staff
• Update team rosters as needed
• Update MaxPreps and CA Boys Lacrosse Team pages
• Attend pre- and postseason league meetings and participate in postseason league voting
• Support professional development for coaches and provide clear feedback through evaluations
• Resolve parental and student conflicts
• Coordinate supervision for injured students and return-to-play protocols with Athletic Training staff and coaches
• Coordinate off-season and in-season training schedules with the Director of Sports Performance
• Attend athletics and admissions events to promote the program
• Evaluate student/family applications and discuss with Athletics administration
• Communicate with the College office regarding recruiting
• Coordinate postseason banquet details with the athletic administration
• Ensure end-of-trimester report cards for Varsity athletes and verify completion by lower-level coaches for their respective teams
• Carry out the CA Mission: "Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders" and contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom

Qualifications

• Highly advanced and effective interpersonal, motivational, and team leadership skills
• Demonstrated creativity, sound judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and effective verbal and written communication
• Recognized expert in team sport and coaching principles for student-athletes
• Proven success in coaching lacrosse at the varsity level
• Efficient in email management and timely response
• Motor vehicle record must meet standards
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop frequently
• Ability to work in various weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes in plans without guidance
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Trustworthy, team-centered individual with high integrity and accountability

Pay

The pay range for this contract position is $10,000–$15,000 for the official CHSAA season.

About Colorado Academy

Colorado Academy is a coed, independent, Pre-K–12, country day school located on 95 acres in southwest Denver. Founded in 1906, the school offers a college-preparatory, liberal arts and sciences curriculum for its 965 students, emphasizing 21st-century skills.