Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach

About the role

West Hartford seeks to fill a position for a Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Is accountable for and assists the head coach in the issuing, collection, and storage of all equipment.
• Is responsible for knowing the existing state and league regulations and at all times abides by them.
• Assist the head coach and athletic director in scheduling contests and practices.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintaining and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events and practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Makes recommendations to head coach for awards.
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Assist the head coach in explaining the team's training rules, "Code of Conduct", as stated in the student-athlete handbook, CIAC eligibility rules, and procedures for participation in athletics to all members of the team.
• Has thorough knowledge and implements the policies and procedures in the student-athlete handbook.
• Secure, maintain cleanliness and monitor athletes in all athletic work areas.
• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with head coach or any staff member in the presence of players or parents.
• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the athletes whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of students in his/her sport and gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and use.
• Assist the head coach in maintaining necessary paperwork, i.e. attendance records, inventory of uniforms and equipment, parent permission forms, etc.

Requirements

• Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.
• Updated first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.

Qualifications

Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.