Seventh Grade Lacrosse Head Coach
Summary
| Title: | Seventh Grade Lacrosse Head Coach |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1342 |
| Department: | Athletics and Wellness |
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Seventh Grade Lacrosse Head Coach
Part-time
Immediate Hire
Position: Seventh grade Lacrosse Head Coach
Reports to: Athletics Director for Competitive Sports
FLSA: Exempt - part-time
Salary Range: $2,000 - $2,500
Start Date: Immediate hire
Schedule: 3 days per week, April 2024–May 20, 2024; Mon/Wed/Thurs; 3:30-5:00 pm
SUMMARY:
Our 7th grade lacrosse head coach’s primary responsibilities are to help build a strong team culture, develop players' skills, and instill confidence and HEART values in our student-athletes.
Responsibilities:
- The following are critical for the head coach of this program: make up purposeful practice plans for two different levels of play that assistant coaches can implement; incorporate fundamental skill development of different levels of player
- Develop a strong working relationship with assistant coach/es, mentoring when necessary
- Complete administrative duties which include:
- CPR, VIRTUS and other trainings, distribution and collection of uniforms, communication with internal and external constituents, attendance and participation at school and athletic department special events, and other administrative duties as assigned
- Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; understanding the highest priority is the health, safety and welfare of student-athletes.
- Exhibit a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct during practice sessions and games.
- Assist with the development of a strong team culture and teach to the core values of the Athletic Department.
- Display leadership and professional behavior and communication in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators.
- Demonstrate excellent writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to AAIS, NYSAIS, School, Division, and Department of Athletics rules and regulations.
- Support the mission of the school and the Division of Athletics and Wellness, while positively and effectively leading the student-athletes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.
- Previous coaching experience required. High school and/or college competition experience preferred.
- Strong motivational, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction to student-athletes, and support student success on all levels.
- Enthusiasm for the role of athletics in an independent school setting, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- True passion for coaching.
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, military status, Vietnam or other veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. In addition to the protected classifications included in our EEO policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. Any employee who engages in conduct that violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
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