High School Assistant Girls' Lacrosse Coach; part-time

OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Job Description High School Assistant Girls’ Lacrosse Coach Part-Time, Category 7 Professional Expertise

• The coach will instruct athletes in fundamental skills, training, and strategies necessary to achieve success.
• The coach has knowledge of game rules and league regulations and implements these rules on a consistent basis.
• The coach will organize and conduct practice sessions for the sport.
• The coach will be present at all games and or practices unless ill, injured, or excused by the Athletic Director, or Principal, in which cases he/she arranges for another approved individual to coach.

• The coach is responsible for the spiritual leadership of the team. Devotions, prayer, and discipline are all a vital part of a successful Christ‑like program.
• Students will receive instruction and guidance that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self‑discipline with a Christian emphasis.
• The coach will exhibit responsible professional Christian conduct both in and out of the competitive arena.

• The coach will work with the Athletic Director and the Academic Dean in determining academic and citizenship eligibility of individuals.
• The coach will advise all players that all classroom work missed due to games must be completed and turned in on time.
• The coach will assist the teacher whenever possible to help the student/athlete be as successful as possible.
• The coach with the assistance of the Athletic Director if needed will handle any disciplinary situations. If the coach can’t resolve the problem notify the Athletic Director.
• The coach must fill out all injury report forms and submit them to the athletic office. Always guide the parents to their insurance carrier first. The school insurance is secondary. Call home and check up on the athlete.

• The coach is responsible for the facility and the equipment used in practice sessions and in games.
• The coach is responsible for the care and upkeep of the facility, which is being used for such sport.

• The coach will be responsible for all driving forms to be valid when students and parents are used for drivers. No exceptions.
• The coach is responsible to always have the teams medical release forms with the drivers when transporting players. Have a few complete sets available for your drivers.

• The coach is responsible for good public relations with the faculty, staff, parents, and officials.
• The coach promotes all the school’s sports among parents, players, staff and fans at all times.

• The coach monitors athletic locker rooms before and after practices and events.
• The coach secures all doors and windows before leaving facility when applicable.
• The coach develops in each athlete a respect for the Lord, school property, and a keen awareness of upholding a positive attitude towards the team, school, players, fans, officials, and the opposing team.
• The coach will help the athletic department in areas and situations when called upon.

• Have a copy of your roster with the phone numbers at home and at school.
• Know your athlete’s schedules.
• Plan and have a pre-season parent meeting.
• The Athletic Director and the Administrative Assistant are in place for support and advice if needed. Ask questions.

• The coach is responsible for working directly with the Athletic Trainer.
• The coach is responsible for notifying the Athletic Trainer about injuries.
• The coach is responsible to help with supervision and discipline if the situation involves inappropriate behavior by your athlete in the training facility or with the trainer.
• The coach is responsible for communicating with the trainer about schedules of practices and games.
• The coach is responsible for following the Training Room Guidelines.
• The coach is responsible for communicating with the trainer if there is any special training aids the team might need.