Head Coach Job Description

TITLE: Lacrosse Head Coach

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Teacher Certification recommended

Meets IHSA Criteria

Previous head coaching experience in specific coaching field recommended

Previous experience as a coach in specific coaching field recommended

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

SUPERVISES: Assistant Coaches

JOB GOAL: To help participating students achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Oversee the specific sport program in observance of IHSA and school policies in the best interest of all student participants. Promote all Regina Dominican athletic programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals and proper conditioning for all levels of the program.

2. Monitors proper supervision of student athletes at practices, games, in locker rooms, and on school provided transportation.

3. Secures facilities through the athletic office to ensure safe practice/competition environment for students.

4. Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants and enforces consequences for breach of such standards.

5. Ensures that all student participants are in compliance with Regina Dominican requirements including current athletic physical, athletic forms, fees, and academic eligibility.

6. Develops, communicates and maintains a regular schedule of in-season practices.

7. Plans and communicates to assistant coaches practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of student participants.

8. Conducts a mandatory preseason parent meeting.

9. Maintains individual and team records and statistics.

10. Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.

11. Maintains current equipment/uniform inventory and annually recommends purchase of such to the Athletic Director.

12. Provides for the orderly distribution and collection of uniforms and equipment.

13. Engages in personal professional development activities.

14. Plans and implements a seasonal awards recognition program through the athletic office.

15. Manages all fundraisers and distribution of funds related to sport specific student activity accounts.

16. Completes the evaluation of IHSA officials in a timely manner.

17. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Renewed annually by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the Administration.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the Administration.

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $3,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid training

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• After school

Work Location: In person