Athletic Coach (Contractor)

Job Details: Job Location: Elizabeth Seton High School - Bladensburg, MD, Salary Range: $1.00 - $3000.00Commission/year, HEAD LACROSSE COACH

Elizabeth Seton High School (ESHS) is a Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school for young women founded in 1959 by the Daughters of Charity. Located in Prince George’s County, a suburb of Washington, DC, the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the District of Columbia. ESHS is committed to providing students with an integrated program that stresses moral values, academic excellence, civic responsibility, and community service. The community reflects a broad ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity contributing to the rich learning environment. For more information about the school, including our guiding principles, please visit www.setonhs.org.

Job Summary

The person in this role will work with student-athletes in an environment with high academic expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of the lacrosse program in alignment with ESHS’ mission and values
Create, maintain, and submit accurate team rosters
Manage all team-related administrative responsibilities
Guide the personal, academic, and athletic development of each student-athlete
Develop, communicate, and execute daily practice plans
Teach lacrosse fundamentals, techniques, strategies, and rules
Prepare and condition student-athletes for practices and competitions
Establish and enforce appropriate safety, injury-prevention, and emergency procedures
Develop game strategies, determine player assignments, and manage the team during competitions
Lead game-day preparation, including equipment, uniforms, field setup, and cleanup
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate assistant coaches, when applicable
Maintain accurate attendance and participation records
Manage the inventory, distribution, collection, and storage of uniforms and equipment
Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes and families, including sending a weekly team email
Coordinate with the Athletics Department to create appropriate social media content
Coordinate transportation and ride the team bus to and from competitions, as assigned
Support student-athlete recruitment and retention efforts
Coordinate game schedules, practices, officials, and facility needs with the Athletics Department
Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and respect
Address student-athlete, parent, and team concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure compliance with all ESHS, WCAC, and NFHS rules and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Previous lacrosse coaching experience; head coaching experience preferred
Strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals, strategies, safety practices, and rules
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a competitive, student-centered athletic program
Ability to teach lacrosse skills to student-athletes with varying levels of experience
Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills
A positive demeanor, sense of humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with student-athletes, families, coaches, administrators, and officials
Commitment to the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes
Ability to establish appropriate expectations and hold student-athletes accountable
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage numerous responsibilities effectively and efficiently
Flexibility to accommodate changing practice, competition, and transportation schedules
Proven ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential information
Ability to collaborate effectively with the Athletics Department and ESHS leadership
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification
Ability to satisfy all ESHS employment, background-check, and required training requirements

Elizabeth Seton High School, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its employment practices.

 
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