26-27 Lacrosse Coach

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling roughly 950 girls age 3 through grade 12.  Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. 

St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

St. Catherine’s School seeks coaches at the JV and Middle School levels to join a very established program with the help and support of our Varsity staff.   

We have both head and assistant coach positions available. Typical practice times are from 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm on weekdays.  The season runs from late-February through early May.

Supervisor: Director of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, temporary – based on seasonal sport

Hours of Work: Typical practice times are from 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm on weekdays

Expected Salary Range: $2,500 - $3,500 based on position

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, organize, and lead effective lacrosse practices, training sessions, and competitions that support the development of student-athletes
• Teach and reinforce fundamental lacrosse skills, game strategies, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a strong understanding of the game
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, team activities, and travel in accordance with School policies and safety expectations
• Create a positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate team environment that reflects the School’s mission and values
• Prepare and manage practice plans, game strategies, lineups, and other team-related activities.
• Set a tone of professionalism among coaches, athletes, and parents

Note:  This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification.  This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position.  Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to grasp, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

TRAVEL

Limited sports-related travel may be needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and experts from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity and Belonging please follow this link https://www.st.catherines.org/about/access-equity-and-belonging.

CONDITIONAL OFFERS 

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

BENEFITS 

No benefits are included with this position

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Have lacrosse playing and/or coaching experience
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills