Head Girls Lacrosse Coach - Albemarle HS

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a Head Girls Lacrosse Coach for Albemarle High School to instruct and develop athletes. The position requires prior coaching experience and a deep understanding of lacrosse strategy, rules, and team management.

This part-time, temporary role involves creating practice schedules, ensuring a positive atmosphere, and traveling with students for matches. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership capabilities and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in lacrosse at high school or college level.
• Ability to develop and train AA student-athletes.
• Strong skills in organization and preparation of practice schedules.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach high school girls lacrosse team.
• Organize and prepare practice schedules.
• Ensure student-athletes maintain good sportsmanship.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of girls lacrosse rules

Leadership

Team management skills

Education

Virginia teaching license (preferred)

Job description

Head Girls Lacrosse Coach

Albemarle High School

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively with players, parents, coaching staff, and administration
• Previous coaching experience and playing experience in lacrosse, at either the high school or college level
• Strong knowledge of girls lacrosse rules, strategy, player development, and team management
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Salary

Coaching stipend

Deadline for Applications

Until Filled (unless otherwise noted above)

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following:

• Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations
• Ability to develop and train AA student-athletes
• Personal skills that reflect positive relations with high school student-athletes, parents and the community
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of individual and team fundamentals of the listed sports
• Ability to organize and prepare practice schedules
• Ability to develop a solid discipline that emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship
• Previous coaching experience is required
• Preference will be given to those candidates who hold or are eligible for a Virginia teaching license
• Pursuant to state law, individuals applying for employment with the Albemarle County Public Schools for any position shall be required to disclose prior convictions of law other than minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses
• Information provided by applicants may be verified by work history, personal reference or criminal record inquiries to determine the applicant's acceptability for employment
• Girls lacrosse coaching/playing experience helpful
• After school and weekend hours
• Coaching stipend available

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work

Duties are typically performed in school settings including gym and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting and other physical activities will be required. The position will require daily personal and close contact with student-athletes to provide instruction. The position will also require regular travel with student-athletes to and from matches. Regular contact with other coaches, administrators, parents and the media.

Note

All positions are part-time, temporary positions.