Head Coach - Grades 9-12 Boys Lacrosse Head Coach

GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS is seeking a Head Coach for Seckinger High to lead sports programs, teach fundamentals, and promote lifelong participation in physical activities. The role requires knowledge of sports, effective communication, and a Georgia teacher certification.

Qualifications

• Georgia teacher certification required.
• No prior experience necessary; experience recognized on salary schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sport programs.
• Teach sports fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Coordinate athletic programs with educational goals.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable sports

Character education

Program organization

Safety practices

School policies

Effective instructional practices

Communication

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Job description

Position Type:

Extracurricular/ Head Coach

Date Posted:

5/12/2025

Location:

Seckinger High

Date Available:

7/24/25

Qualifications:

1. License and Certification: Georgia teacher certification required.
2. Education: Bachelor's degree in applicable field from a PSC-approved college or university.
3. Experience: No prior experience necessary; experience recognized on salary schedule.
4. Skills: Knowledge of applicable sports, character education, program organization, safety practices, school policies, effective instructional practices, communication, and human relations skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead development and implementation of sport programs in accordance with rules and regulations.
2. Teach traits such as persistence, teamwork, and cooperation.
3. Promote interest and lifelong participation in physical activities.
4. Teach sports fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
5. Coordinate athletic programs with educational goals.
6. Maintain athletic equipment and supplies.
7. Ensure parental permission, insurance, and medical exams for athletes.
8. Arrange transportation for injured students.
9. Approve athletic awards.
10. Teach values like discipline, health, and cooperation.
11. Provide equal opportunity for competition.
12. Supervise locker rooms during practice sessions.
13. Emphasize safety and educate players on rules.
14. Maintain positive relationships with staff and community.
15. Coordinate transportation for athletic events.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling, reaching, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Accommodations available for disabilities.