Head Lacrosse Coach

Salary: $8,000-$10,000 - Stipend;
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Crespi Carmelite High School

Crespi Carmelite High School, established in Encino, California in 1959, serves male high school age students who wish to pursue a Carmelite college preparatory, Christian education in a Catholic environment. Dedicated to excellence and responding to the challenges of education in our time, we offer a holistic model of education emphasizing the spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and social development of our students.

In the spirit of the Gospel and the Carmelite tradition, the Crespi Community engages the student in three interlocking dimensions:
Community, Prayer, and Justice. We seek to build a community that listens and bears witness to the divine plan through the promotion of justice in the service of the whole person.

Job Summary
The Head Lacrosse Coach will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics in accordance with Crespi Carmelite High School’s mission statement. The position objective is individual character and adult staff development. The Head Lacrosse Coach must realize and appreciate the need for the lacrosse program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire athletic department and overall school community.

Primary Purpose
The Head Lacrosse Coach will provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in lacrosse. The Head Lacrosse Coach will also contribute to the school’s education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• All applicants must submit a current resume with a cover letter and references

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of experience as a head varsity lacrosse coach is preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

Knowledge:

• Must have experience or a desire to work in a Catholic school
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount including an extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of CIF rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes
• Utilization of technology is required

Skills:

• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word to all stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Establish a strong rapport with all stakeholders, the community, and colleges/universities through positive representation and communication
• The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field
• The applicant must possess a high level of organizational skills evidenced in planning
• The applicant must embrace a high level of accountability
• The applicant must posses the ability to assess players and coaches effectively

Attributes:

• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense
• The applicant should be a progressive thinker, but a believer in planning and preparation
• The applicant should be a person who cares about his character, team, and staff
• The applicant should reflect a balanced quality lifestyle evidenced by personal habits: spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally
• The applicant should be able to function at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment
• The applicant should have the ability to be consistent in decision-making

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in lacrosse
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship
• Work with other members of the Crespi Carmelite community to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes
• Ensures that all lacrosse coaches work together toward a common goal within the lacrosse program and provide unity with a structured lower-level system
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate…