Lacrosse, Boys Head Coach

About the role

High school Lacrosse coaching position. Season runs Spring: February - May.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high academic standards for all student athletes
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate regularly the performance of all assistant coaches of the respective sport
• Work cooperatively with the athletic director to assure proper insurance coverage for all athletes
• Work cooperatively with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program
• Foster among participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team and lead, supervise, and assist assistant coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them
• Act as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of the athletic staff and teams
• Be present and personally direct the team at all varsity contests and be present at as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible; supervise athletes at invitational meets or postseason competition
• Advise the athletic director as to the preparation of schedules for the respective sport
• Advise the athletic director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials
• Recommend to the athletic director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed; provide for inventory and care of equipment
• Advise the athletic director of the condition of athletic facilities and needs for preparation and maintenance
• Assist the athletic director to ensure lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under VHSL rules
• Recommend to the athletic director and/or principal the removal of athletes from team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met
• Ensure all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins
• Organize a system for encouraging students to try out for the team and develop and recruit equipment managers, score keepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc. for all teams
• Collect and keep on file records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the athletic teams under supervision
• Recommend to the athletic director those students who qualify for a varsity letter or junior varsity/freshman certificate
• Recommend to the athletic director, upon request, prospective coaches
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or participation in the sport on high school or college levels
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in current CPR and First Aid training course

Preferences

• Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools
• Virginia Teaching License candidate or full-time classified employee for Loudoun County Public Schools

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation