Lacrosse Coach - Varsity Ast

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach to support the head coach and athletic staff. The role requires strong coaching knowledge, adherence to district rules, and the ability to develop players’ skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include coordinating practices, maintaining reporting, ensuring proper paperwork and background checks, and upholding the standards outlined in the athletic handbook.

Qualifications

• Background checks required: BCI and FBI.
• Coaches Toolkit and coaching resources.
• Pupil Validation Permit from Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
• Copies of all certifications must be on file prior to coaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental lacrosse skills, strategy, and physical conditioning.
• Upgrade coaching knowledge through clinics, observations, and consultations.
• Coordinate and support high school and middle school coaching staff with the athletic director and principal.
• Assist head coach with participant lists, bus times, parent permission, and game schedules.
• Follow policies in the Athletic Handbook and meet criteria outlined in the job description.
• Demonstrate sportsmanship, integrity, and respectful conduct at all times.

Skills

Coaching

Public relations

Education

State of Ohio Teaching License (preferred)

Job description

Jonathan Alder Local School District Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Lacrosse Coach - Varsity Ast

Job Details

Job ID: 5975198

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Assistant Varsity - Level G

Must Obtain the Following Credentials

• Favorable BCI Background Check
• Favorable FBI Background Check
• Coaches Tool Kit
• Pupil Validation Permit from ODE

Application must be completed to be considered.

SUGGESTED

1. 1. Valid driver's license.
2. 2. State of Ohio Teaching License (preferred, not required).
3. 3. Coaching and administrative abilities.
4. 4. Experience in related field
5. 5. Required to maintain a valid Pupil Activity Permit Validation and all items required to obtain PAP via the Ohio Department of Education. Copies of all certifications must be on file prior to coaching.

REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Athletic Director, Principal and/or Designee

SALARY:Supplemental as per negotiated agreement

POSITION GOAL: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical

training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of

accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

SUPERVISES: The assistant coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of coaches at the high school and middle school level in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

1.0PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1.01Assists the head coach in regard to submitting participant lists, bus times, parent permission, physical cards, year-end reports and program information relative to your sport.

1.02Follows policy in the Athletic Handbook and meets all criteria as outlined in the job description.

1.03Provides training rules to team members in writing and follows due process procedures.

1.04Develops rapport with the athletic coaching staff.

1.05Participates in in-service meetings and other activities to improve coaching performance. Attends meetings necessary to the welfare of the Athletic Department.

1.06Develops sound public relations. Co-operates with newspapers, radio, T.V., Booster Club, and interested spectators. Upholds the integrity of the athletic program by refraining from making negative remarks.

1.07Maintains suitable sideline conduct at games. Expects sportsmanlike behavior to be displayed by assistant coaches and athletes toward all individuals involved with the contest (officials, workers, fans, etc.).

1.08Serves as a role model to players, coaches and spectators in demonstrating good sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times.

1.09Demonstrates respect for opponents before, during and after the contest.

1.10Displays modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.

1.11Works cooperatively with junior high coaches in developing a coordinated program.

1.12Works cooperatively with Head Coach and Athletic Director and completes duties assigned to them

1.13Attends all meetings called by the Athletic Director.

2.COACHING PERFORMANCE

2.01Develops respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior, language, and sportsmanlike conduct during a contest.

2.02Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport.

2.03Has individual and team discipline and control.

2.04Is fair, understanding, tolerant, sympathetic and patient with team members.

2.05Educates players on rules and regulations of the game. Expects players to follow them and to accept the decisions about the game made my officials.

2.06Teaches sportsmanship and rewards players who are good sports.

2.07Teaching ability is innovative using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to sound, already proven methods of coaching.

2.08Is prompt in meeting team for practices and games.

2.09Shows an interest in athletes in off-season activities and classroom efforts.

2.10Delegates authority with responsibility while remaining accountable for such delegations.

2.11Team performance consistent with quality of athletes available.

2.12Supervision of players in the locker room, practice, field, bus and other areas.

3.RELATED COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

3.01Is concerned about the care of equipment, including issue, collection, inventory and storage.

3.02Is cooperative in preparation of non-league scheduling.

3.03Is cooperative in helping service clubs, Booster Club, Recreation Department and other organizations in their projects, which in turn relate to our athletic program.

3.04Follows proper procedure for purchase of equipment.

3.05Operates sport within the budget as submitted.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Please Contact School District
• 2080 Citygate Dr
• Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]