Girls Lacrosse Head Coach

Sylvania; Maple Grove (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Area High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to lead our Girls Lacrosse program as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will have a strong lacrosse background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and competitive environment for student-athletes.

This full-time position requires planning, developing practices and game strategies, coordinating team travel, and collaborating with administration, parents, and staff to promote the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coaching lacrosse at high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of lacrosse rules and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practice plans and game strategies to enhance team performance.
• Organize and conduct team practices, workouts, and competitions.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship and personal growth.
• Recruit, train, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
• Collaborate with school administration, athletic department, and parents to promote the program.
• Monitor and support student-athletes' academic progress and well-being.
• Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and logistics for games and tournaments.
• Manage equipment inventory and maintenance, ensuring safety standards.
• Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Promote the Girls Lacrosse program within the school and community.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Recruiting

Mentoring

Athletic program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field

Job description

Summary

Oxford Area High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to lead our Girls Lacrosse program as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lacrosse, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and competitive environment for student-athletes. This full-time position requires the ability to develop athletes' skills, promote teamwork, and encourage academic success, all while upholding the values of our school and community.

Responsibilities

• - Develop and implement practice plans and game strategies to enhance team performance.


• - Organize and conduct team practices, workouts, and competitions.


• - Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, respect, and personal growth.


• - Recruit, train, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.


• - Collaborate with school administration, athletic department, and parents to promote the program.


• - Monitor and support student-athletes' academic progress and well-being.


• - Coordinate team travel, scheduling, and logistics for games and tournaments.


• - Manage equipment inventory and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.


• - Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.


• - Promote the Girls Lacrosse program within the school and community to encourage participation and support.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field preferred.


• - Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, particularly in lacrosse.


• - Strong knowledge of lacrosse rules, strategies, and training techniques.


• - Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills.


• - Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, and staff.


• - Commitment to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.


• - Current CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of the season.


• - Availability to work evenings and weekends during the lacrosse season.


• - A valid driver's license and the ability to travel for games and tournaments.