7th Grade Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

Head Coach --7th Grade Boys Lacrosse -- Hastings Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Athletic Director

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in Lacrosse.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Certification and head coaching experience preferred. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred.

Culture and Team Building: Ability to work in alignment with the district's strategic plan. Conducts oneself in a manner consistent with the district's core values, mission and vision. Demonstrates ability to build relationships with athletes, parents, and the school community. Demonstrated ability and experience in creating and maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment.

Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law), Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in lacrosse.
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters.
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture.
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the athletic director.
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all lacrosse practices and matches.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.
• Travels with student athletes for all events or assigns a School District-approved designee to travel with all other levels, on the team bus, both to and from games.
• Follows OHSAA rules and regulations.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with student, parents, community, staff and the media.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends inservice training and staff meetings as needed. Chaperones/supervises athletic events, as needed.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District. This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority. The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.