Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach

West Hartford Public Schools; West Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Hartford Public Schools seeks a Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach for the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the head coach in conjunction with the athletic director and requires a valid CT coaching certification or temporary emergency permit.

The coach will help implement the sport program, instruct athletes in fundamental skills, and promote discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship while supporting athlete self-esteem and growth.

Qualifikationen

• Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.
• Updated first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Aufgaben

• Assist the head coach in carrying out responsibilities.
• Assist in scheduling contests and practices and maintaining equipment.
• Ensure compliance with state and league regulations at all times.
• Maintain safety and sanitation of facilities and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Coaching

First aid/CPR

Sport knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

West Hartford seeks to fill a position for a Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications: Valid Connecticut coaching certification or temporary emergency coaching permit.

• Updated first aid/CPR training approved by Connecticut State Department of Education.

Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

Report to:

The head coach, in conjunction with the athletic director.

Primary Function:

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach. To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success while at the same time helping the athlete to achieve an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Is accountable for and assists the head coach in the issuing, collection, and storage of all equipment.
• Is responsible for knowing the existing state and league regulations and at all times abides by them.
• Assist the head coach and athletic director in scheduling contests and practices.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintaining and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sport events and practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Makes recommendations to head coach for awards.
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Assist the head coach in explaining the team's training rules, "Code of Conduct", as stated in the student-athlete handbook, CIAC eligibility rules, and procedures for participation in athletics to all members of the team.
• Has thorough knowledge and implements the policies and procedures in the student-athlete handbook.
• Secure, maintain cleanliness and monitor athletes in all athletic work areas.
• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with head coach or any staff member in the presence of players or parents.
• Is responsible for the actions and conduct of the athletes whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Is responsible for the general health and welfare of students in his/her sport and gives appropriate attention to athletes who are injured, ill or otherwise incapacitated.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and use.
• Assist the head coach in maintaining necessary paperwork, i.e. attendance records, inventory of uniforms and equipment, parent permission forms, etc�

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities. We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the service of the success of each child.