Lacrosse, Boys Pooled Positions

About the Role

Coaching positions available for the Briar Woods High School boys' lacrosse program. The season runs during the spring from February to May.

Responsibilities

Head Coach

• Assist in maintaining 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 regularly evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the athletic director to ensure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Collaborate with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Foster appreciation for athletics, a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity team and supervise assistant coaches in their efforts with assigned teams.
• Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and team members.
• Personally direct the team at all varsity contests and attend as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible, including supervision at invitational meets or post-season competition.
• Advise the athletic director on schedule preparation, selection and evaluation of officials, and equipment and supply needs for the sports program.
• Manage inventory and care of equipment.
• Report on the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
• Ensure eligibility lists for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under VHSL rules.
• Recommend removal of athletes from the team when training or eligibility regulations are not met.
• Ensure all athletes have passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organize tryouts and recruit support staff such as equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, and ball runners.
• Maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the teams under supervision.
• Recommend students for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
• Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the principal and/or athletic director.

Assistant Coach

• Work cooperatively with the head coach to operate a well-structured program.
• Collaborate with the athletic department.
• Attend all staff meetings prescribed by the head coach during the season.
• Carry out specific duties designated by the head coach.
• Recommend equipment and supplies needed for the sports program.
• Suggest disciplinary actions for players violating training rules and procedures.
• Foster a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in school and community among athletes.
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the principal and/or athletic director.

Requirements

• Coaching experience or participation in lacrosse at the high school or college level.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in a current course.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Salary follows the Loudoun County Public Schools compensation scale. View the scale here.

Union Designation: Non-Union