Boys' Lacrosse Middle School Coach

breckschool; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Breck School, located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, seeks a Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach to support and administrate the program during the April–May season. The role focuses on developing player skills, fostering good sportsmanship, and coordinating practices and events with the coaching staff.

The successful candidate will work with middle school athletes, collaborate with Breck's athletic leadership, and promote multi-sport participation while upholding NFHS rules and Breck policies.

Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience in Middle School Boys Lacrosse (MS/HS preferred).
• Ability to work effectively with adolescent athletes.
• Knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals and coaching techniques for Middle School.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.
• Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive team culture – model teamwork, trust, inclusivity, respect and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
• Manage and supervise practices and athletic events.
• Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Middle School Boys Lacrosse.
• Partner with coaching staff to provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Encourage and support multi-sport athletes within Breck.

Skills

Coaching experience

Adolescent athletes

Lacrosse fundamentals

Relationship building

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Role: Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Athletics and Middle School Athletic Director

Season duration: April-May

Breck Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach is responsible for supporting the success of the Middle School Boys Lacrosse program. The Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach manages the day-to-day operations of the program while playing a key role in preparing student-athletes for the next level of their athletic journey. All coaches are required to abide by rules and regulations of the NFHS, [SSYO/OTHER ASSOCIATION] and Breck School.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive team culture – model teamwork, trust, inclusivity, respect and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
• Manage and supervise practices and athletic events.
• Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Middle School Boys Lacrosse.
• Partner with coaching staff to provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Encourage and support multi-sport athletes within Breck.

Qualifications

• Prior playing or coaching experience Middle School Boys Lacrosse (at the Middle School or High School is preferred).
• Ability to work effectively and positively with adolescent athletes.
• Knowledge of Middle School Boys Lacrosse fundamentals and effective coaching techniques and skills, of Middle School Boys Lacrosse.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.
• Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.