Assistant Men's Lacrosse

Paycom - ATS; Bethel (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, seeks a part-time Assistant Lacrosse Coach to train and develop student-athletes for successful participation. You will teach fundamental lacrosse skills, craft practice plans, and promote a respectful, inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities include skill development, managing practice schedules, ensuring safety and compliance with school policies, and modeling professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school or college lacrosse experience preferred.
• CHRC certification from Maine Dept. of Education required / background check.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel on campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Skill Development: Break down and teach lacrosse skills to players of varying levels.
• Practice: Manage and coordinate practice schedules and game plans.
• Team Culture: Foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and player self-confidence.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to school, league, and governing body policies.
• Community Life and Professionalism: Follow employment guidelines and maintain punctuality.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Team Building

Ethical Decision Making

Inclusive Communication

Collaboration & Innovation

Education

High school degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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 $3000.00RelationshipsAll Gould employees and affiliatesEssential Qualities of EmploymentTeam Building and Culture Shaping MindsetEthical and Responsible Decision MakingEffective and Culturally Responsive CommunicationCollaborative Framework for Innovation and ResultsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSkill 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 ProfessionalismAdheres to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community GuideCommunicate and seek to reduce scheduling conflictsMeet general daily professional standards regarding attendance, timeliness, and deadlinesOther DutiesThis 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 SchoolHigh school/college lacrosse experience preferredHigh school degree required / Bachelor’s degree preferredObtain and maintain a CHRC certification from the State of Maine Department of EducationSuccessfully pass a criminal and sexual offender background checkPossess a valid driver’s licensePhysical and Environmental ConditionsThese 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, sittingFrequent demonstration of skills and techniquesOccasional prolonged and irregular hoursOccasional lifting up to 30 lbOccasional driving of a motor vehicleProlonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motionsAbility 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