POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director, the Associate Head Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in the overall direction, development and execution of the Girls' Lacrosse program at Orange Lutheran High School. In addition to coaching responsibilities, this role includes assisting in administrative duties, mentoring assistant coaches, contributing to program strategy, and serving as a liaison among players, parents, and school leadership. The Associate Head Coach is expected to model Christina character and leadership while fostering an environment that supports student-athletes' spiritual, academic, and athletic growth.
Reports to: Athletic Director and Head Girls Lacrosse Coach
Supervises: Assistant Coaches
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Administers and oversees all levels and functions of the Lacrosse program.
- Develops and maintains a high-quality program founded on sound principles of the sport, strong team values, hard work, commitment, loyalty, honesty, respect, sportsmanship, all to the glory to Jesus.
- Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with school policies and applicable laws. Duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, coaching, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Works with performance coaches to plan and direct physical conditioning programs.
- Keeps abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the sport.
- Develops off-season training programs and summer opportunities.
- Assists with budgeting, purchasing, and expenditures; maintains, and inventories equipment.
- Communicates program information to school administration, students, parents, and community.
- Coordinates fundraising activities with the Development Office.
- Assists with organizing the annual end-of-season Awards Night.
- Assists with coordinating transportation needs, assures all drivers are in compliance with school policy; may drive students to away games in school issued vehicles only.
- Assists in the development of sports schedules and facility usage.
- Awareness of athletic and occupational hazards and safety precautions. Administers first aid contacts EMS when appropriate. Promptly reports all sports-related injuries, coordinates with athletic trainers.
- Seeks student collegiate scholarship opportunities.
- Provides instruction to and oversight of student-athletes.
- Assures proper supervision of students at all times.
- Instructs individuals and teams in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapts methods based on varying student needs.
- Provides training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition.
- Establishes, explains, monitors, and enforces safety rules and regulations, proper use of equipment.
- Plans, leads, organizes and conducts practice sessions.
- Monitors student conduct and performance eligibility; establishes rules for behavior; works with Athletic Director, administrators, and faculty to resolve academic and behavioral issues.
- Advises students, parents, assistant coaches.
- Evaluates athlete's skills and performance to determine fitness, potential, placement, and grading.
- Attends department and team meetings and required school functions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education
High School
Experience
Some experience as an assistant coach at the high school or college level preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience; or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES
- Valid Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Valid CPR and First Aid certifications
- TB Risk Assessment
- Ministry Safe Clearance
- Valid California Driver License
- NFHS Principles of Coaching Certificate
- NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the rules, principles, techniques, and safety procedures of soccer; principles and methods for curriculum and training design;
- instruction for individuals and groups; the measurement of training effects; rules, by-laws, and policies of CIF, Trinity League, and Orange Lutheran High School;
- human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, learning, and motivation; principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership techniques.
- The familiarity of personnel recruitment and training.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent instructional skills; Identifies the educational and training needs of students and coaches, training, mentoring and helping them to improve knowledge or skills. Selects and uses appropriate training methods. Accurately monitors/assesses performance.
- Effective communication skills; conveys information effectively; actively listens - gives full attention to what others are saying; writes so that others will understand. Maintains timely and appropriate communication with students, parents, administrators, and coworkers.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills; effectively motivates, coaches, develops, and directs others; establishes effective working relationships with students, parents, and other employees.
- Effective management skills; maintains accurate student, financial, and personnel records; stays within budget; runs program within all school and CIF rules and requirements; effectively manage assistant coaching staff.
- Effective problem-solving skills: uses good judgment, decision making, and critical thinking skills. Chooses appropriate actions, identifies problems; uses critical thinking skills to develop options and implement solutions.
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when needed
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership.
- Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
- Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith or Orange Lutheran High School.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, speak clearly, hear accurately, and move about the campus, gymnasium, or athletic field.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, and smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, push, pull, squat, kneel, or bend.
- Specific vision abilities include near and far vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The typical working environment is in an indoor school classroom, gymnasium, or locker room, or outdoors on athletic fields with exposure to varying temperatures.
- Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school with varying conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud at times.
