Arlington Community Schools

Position Description

AHS Head Boys Lacrosse Coach (non-certified) 

 

Goal: To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship while providing an educational environment which enhances the development of the whole student-athlete.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated
• Must meet all TSSAA guidelines/preparation for coaches
• Previous Coaching experience
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the position
• Any other/additional qualifications that the Superintendent finds appropriate and acceptable

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses sound and acceptable coaching techniques in all phases of the program
• Organizes safe and effective practice sessions
• Develops and delegates specific job tasks for assistant(s) if in a head coaching role
• Develops and adheres to an efficient and technically appropriate conditioning and injury prevention and treatment program
• Develops in conjunction with the Principal/Athletic Director an efficient system for equipment accountability
• Establishes a working rapport with, and is directly responsible to, the Principal
• Adheres to all district and school policies regarding the athletic program
• Strives to build good sportsmanship among players, coaches, and fans
• Models good sportsmanship and always enforces sportsmanlike behavior among the players
• Establishes good public relations in the school and community
• Coaches individual participants in the fundamental and advanced skills necessary to develop their full potential in the sport involved
• Demonstrates ability to motivate the team and individual players
• Commands respect of the players
• Instills a positive attitude towards self, team, and sport on the part of individual players
• Communicates personal and program expectations to team and to individual players
• Develops a firm, fair, and consistent discipline system for the team and for individual players
• Follows proper procedures in handling discipline problems
• Cooperates with maintenance staff, transportation staff, and others who are involved in supporting the athletic program
• Drafts and submits a budget for the sport’s needs for the coming year
• Arranges for contacts with appropriate college recruiters for players
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards and enthusiasm for coaching assignment
• Ensures coaching staff has completed all required trainings of the district and TSSAA
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records related to the sport and athletes
• Attends clinics, workshops, and professional organizations as related to coaching area
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent

Supervisory Capacity:  Will supervise assistant coaches and student athletes at practices and during competitions.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Outdoors on athletic field, athletic locker room and facilities
• Exposure to various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind) is common during practices and games

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• regularly required to talk or hear.
• Ability to run, sprint, jog, change direction quickly, pivot, jump, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, lunge, and maintain balance while conducting practices and demonstrations
• Regularly move about on and off the athletic field, athletic locker room and facilities
• Ability to demonstrate lacrosse techniques, including passing, catching, cradling, shooting, dodging, checking, face-offs, defensive positioning, and goalie techniques as applicable
• Ability to throw and catch lacrosse balls with accuracy and demonstrate proper stick handling techniques
• Able to run short distances and participate in light physical activity with players when needed
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, including goals, practice equipment, bags of balls, and other athletic equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during practices, games, tournaments, meetings, and travel

 

Other Duties:  Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

The coach The coach maintains a practice and game schedule for the sporting season according to TSSAA bylaws.

 

Reports to: Principal

 

Salary: Coaching Stipend

 

FSLA Status: Exempt

 

ACS offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age