Head Lacrosse Coach

Title: Head Boys Middle School Lacrosse Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Assistant Director of Athletics

Job Level/Salary Grade: Stipend

Purpose/Objective: The Head Boys Middle School Lacrosse Coach will work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Athletics to help cultivate a competitive, inclusive, positive experience for MB student-athletes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Team management (60%):
• Create a robust daily practice plan (in person and virtually) that develops lacrosse skill sets.
• Promote a team culture committed to good sportsmanship, relationship building and integrity.
• Collaborate with upper school coaches to ensure consistency of skill development at all levels. Interactions with upper school coaches must be in compliance with Rhode Island Interscholastic League rules and regulations.
• Administrative and logistical duties (40%):
• Work with the athletic department to coordinate/ schedule team practices and supervision during competition and team travel.
• Work with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning to develop and implement programs that will aid in the physical development and injury prevention of student athletes.
• Participate in the Admissions process, including: personal outreach to prospective students who have expressed interest in Moses Brown, campus visits, open house, etc.
• Assist the athletic department with issuing and collecting equipment and uniforms.
• Help the athletic department with content to improve Moses Brown’s middle school sports’ social media presence.

Scope: Moses Brown is a 239-year old co-educational independent day school enrolling 770 students nursery through twelfth grade. A Friends school, MB exists to inspire children to reach their full intellectual and spiritual potential. We engage students in a rich academic curriculum, a broad offering of arts and athletics, and a daily life rooted in the Quaker values of community, equality, and service. We affirm the Quaker belief that there is an inner light in each person that is worthy of dignity and respect. We consider simplicity, integrity, group wisdom, and respect for differences to be paramount in helping students of all faiths and backgrounds discover their identity and mission in the world. In its hiring practices, Moses Brown does not discriminate, and seeks to maximize the diversity of the school, in terms of class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities/disabilities, and language.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Experience: Prior experience coaching lacrosse.

Skills, Knowledge & Expectation:

· A coaching philosophy centered on mutual respect, positive communication, and a commitment to equity, inclusiveness, relationship-building, and care for young people.

· Knowledge of current lacrosse rules and regulations.

· Ability to effectively communicate with students and parents.

· Ability to travel regionally and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations