Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Delano Public Schools, ISD #879 is seeking a dedicated coach to influence student athletes positively. The role requires coordinating athletics, providing instruction, and fostering a supportive environment for high school players, ensuring their personal development and safety.

Ideal candidates will have coaching experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for sports. Responsibilities include developing practice plans, motivating players, and serving as a role model on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in playing, coaching, or evaluating.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Positive role model with a strong work ethic and passion for the sport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organization and implementation of the athletic program.
• Provide coaching and instruction to high school players.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities Administrator.
• Help coaches organize and implement practice plans.
• Foster a fun, supportive learning environment for players.

Skills

Coaching experience

Organization skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Role model

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 6/30/2026

Date Available: April 2027

Start Date: April 2027

Description: Coaches and Advisors have a tremendous influence on the education of students and should instill the highest desirable ideals of character. The following responsibilities and expectations are given to coaches and advisors.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the organization and implementation of the athletic program.
• Provide coaching and instruction to high school players in a competitive program.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities Administrator to implement a coaching philosophy that is supportive of student/athletes' development.
• Help coaches in the program organize and implement practice plans, periodically attending practices at all age groups and levels.
• Must have strong interest and commitment to student athlete development, with an emphasis on the student as a person.
• Be knowledgeable about all rules, procedures, and policies associated with your activity and be responsible for their interpretation to participants.
• Coordinate the selection of players for the Varsity team and all high school levels.
• Design and implement practice plans and game strategies.
• Serve as both a teacher and a role model on and off the court/field.
• Foster a fun, supportive learning environment for all players.
• Prioritize the safety of all players on and off the court/field.
• Interact with and engage parents publicly respectful and cooperative manner.
• Establish rules for the team in partnership with the Activities Administrator and consistent with MSHSL requirements pertaining to on and off-court behavior and eligibility requirements.
• Motivate student athletes to demonstrate the highest levels of performance and ethics in interscholastic athletics.
• Communicate effectively with student/athletes, coaching staff, parents, and building administrators, regarding program needs and developments.
• Notify the Activities Office of any practices that are canceled.
• All coaches should be present to supervise scheduled practices and games.
• Locker room supervision is important! Coaches that may not be able to enter the locker room should communicate with athletes about an area they will be in to report any incidents that might occur.
• Set-up transportation needs with the activities assistant.
• Promote the ideals of Delano Public Schools in positive character development of all participants by discussing the importance of education, teamwork, effort, and respect.
• Strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. The use of profanity/abusive language is unacceptable.
• Actively use personal influence to promote positive audience/spectator behavior.
• Respect decisions of event officials and judges.
• Represent the high standards of the district and the community at all times. Maintain professional dress and conduct during games/competition.

Qualifications:

• Must have strong experience in playing/coaching/evaluating.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Must possess strong organization and communication skills.
• Must be a positive role model with a strong work ethic and a passion for the sport.