What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Coach position at The Pennington School?
The Pennington School seeks a head coach for its varsity girls' lacrosse team. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this head coach will oversee, develop, and grow the girls' lacrosse program. Additionally, this coach will facilitate communication with all program stakeholders, including assistant coaches, athletes, the Director of Summer Programs, faculty/staff members, and parents, and will serve as an advocate and positive role model for student-athletes.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and organize the Varsity Girls' Lacrosse program
- Coordinate and oversee assistant coaches as they work to ensure individual attention to all athletes
- Design a strategy to expose younger players to the sport with summer programming and other initiatives
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty/staff, parents, and alumni
- Coordinate with the JV and Middle School coaches and teams to create a consistent program dedicated to the growth of all student-athletes
- Coordinate with the Admission Office to identify and recruit promising student-athletes to The Pennington School
- Commit to the mission and values of The Pennington School, especially as they relate to good character and sportsmanship on and off the field
- Provide guidance to student-athletes engaged in the NCAA recruitment process and work with the College Counseling Office to ensure the right college fit for each student
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Previous experience coaching lacrosse at the high school or collegiate level
- Previous high school/collegiate head coaching experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Ability to foster a positive team spirit as well as individual skill improvement
- Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends
- First Aid and CPR training - or have the ability to be trained;
- A commercial drivers license (CDL) is preferred
- Must successfully pass a New Jersey Department of Education background check
This position is part-time during the spring athletic season. Specific dates will be determined. Seasonal coaching stipend of $8,000 for the reason.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to https://pennington.isolvedhire.com/
