Assistant Men's Lacrosse (6830)

The Assistant Lacrosse Coach is responsible for training and developing student-athletes for successful participation in lacrosse. This involves instructing players in fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary to achieve individual and team success. 

The coach promotes a strong student-centered approach that exemplifies a respectful, inclusive, and dynamic environment.  This involves fostering resilience, respect, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging among athletes. Adolescents under their guidance are empowered with agency, supported within a structured framework, and mentored for growth and development. 

This is a part-time, seasonal position averaging 10-15 hours per week from early April to late May. Practices are Monday through Friday (approximately 90 minutes) with occasional Saturday home and away games.  Salary is $3000.00

Relationships 

All Gould employees and affiliates

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Skill Development: Break down and teach fundamental lacrosse skills to players at all levels of ability, ensuring their growth and development.
• Practice: Manage and coordinate practice schedules and game plans. 
• Team Culture: Foster an environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and self-confidence among players.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to all school, league, and governing body policies for safe and healthy competition.

Community Life and Professionalism

• Adheres to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide
• Communicate and seek to reduce scheduling conflicts
• Meet general daily professional standards regarding attendance, timeliness, and deadlines

Other Duties

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor(s) and/or the Head of School

• High school/college lacrosse experience preferred
• High school degree required /  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Obtain and maintain a CHRC certification from the State of Maine Department of Education

• Successfully pass a criminal and sexual offender background check
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individuals on an as-needed basis.  Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, sitting
• Frequent demonstration of skills and techniques
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lb 
• Occasional driving of a motor vehicle
• Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions 
• Ability to visit and move around on and off campus,  must be able to travel to all campus locations and to appropriate training and/or meetings as required

Salary : $3,000