What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach JV Boys Lacrosse position at The Aquinas Institute?
JOB DESCRIPTION
THE AQUINAS INSTITUTE
Job Title: Head Coach JV Boys Lacrosse
Supervisor: Athletic Director
Job Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Seasonal
Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant Coach(es) Date: January 2022
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist and guide participating student athletes to achieve a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship
and citizenship. To oversee and promote the specific sports program in accordance with Policies and
athletic handbook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinates the organizes the lacrosse program.
Delegates assignments to assistant coach(es).
Develops and organizes practice program.
Acts as a liaison person in relating the district lacrosse program to the staff,
administration, general public, and local news media.
Plans and communicates with assistant coach(es) regarding practice schedule and competition
strategies which ensure the health, physical well-being and sport specific success of student
athletes.
Maintains and inventories all equipment.
Manages the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory.
Models/mentors in instilling values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.
Monitors proper supervision of student athletes at practices, competitions, locker rooms, and
when competing away.
Leads in selecting assistant and volunteer coaches.
Maintains individual and team statistics and records.
Plans and implements a seasonal awards recognition program through the Athletic office.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and Experience:
NYS Coaching Certification
Valid NYS First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications
Prior successful coaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and rules and regulations of lacrosse
Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills
Ability to develop a competitive program that is committed to the creation of student athletes
who demonstrate a commitment to academics, strong fundamental skills and sportsmanship.
Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, coaches, sponsors, students, parents and
members of the community to insure that the school stands out with pride for our community.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Practice and games may be performed indoors or outside. This position may be subject to inclement
weather.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May require sitting and standing for long periods of time. May require the ability to
demonstrate techniques of the game, i.e. throwing, running.