Head Boys Lacrosse Coach

Itasca Area Schools Collaborative; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,300; Full time

Job summary

Itasca Area Schools Collaborative seeks a Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach to organize, direct and coach the high school program. You will plan daily lessons, develop players, and collaborate with the Activities Office on transport, uniforms, and scheduling.

You will motivate athletes, foster sport appreciation and life skills, and engage with youth clinics and board meetings to align with the program's philosophy and MN statutes.

Qualifications

• MN Statute 3512.3100 requires six quarter credits or 60 clock hours in first aid and athletic injury care.
• Coaching methods or theory course verification is required.
• MSHSL Head Coaches Certification Course may be taken when offered.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, plan and coach the high school boys lacrosse program.
• Teach skill development and strategies to prepare for competition.
• Create daily lesson plans, set goals and vision for student-athletes.
• Coordinate transportation, ordering of supplies, uniforms, scheduling with Activities Office.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Education

First aid / athletic injuries training (60 hours)

Coaching methods or theory course

MSHSL coaching education requirements

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description for Head Coaches.

Position is responsible for all aspects of organizing, directing, planning and coaching the high school boys lacrosse program. The person is responsible for coaching student-athletes in skill development, strategies and techniques to prepare them for competition. Daily lesson plans, clear goals/vision and objectives for student-athletes to reach their potential. Work directly with the Activities Office for transportation, ordering supplies, uniforms, scheduling, etc. Motivate student athletes to develop appreciation of the sport, and to help prepare students for life through the Why We Play program offered through the MSHSL. Must be directly involved with the youth program, offering camps/clinics, attending youth board meetings representing the philosophy, mission, vision of the high school program. Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and technique of the sport. Must meet MN Statute for varsity head coaches and complete MSHSL coaching education requirements.

Required

MN Statute 3512.3100 requires all Head Varsity Coaches to possess the following credentials:

• verification of completion of six quarter credits, or the equivalent, or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and in the care and prevention of athletic injuries;
• verification of completion of a coaching methods or theory course.

or the ability to take the MSHSL Head Coaches Certification Course when offered.

Salary Range: $4,229-$5,287

Coaches are eligible to attend home, non-playoff sporting events at no cost.

Contact: Dale Christy, Activities Director [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer