Coach - Girls Lacrosse (Middle School) at University School of Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Lacrosse, Team Leadership, Athlete Development, Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Motivation, Teaching, Compliance, Scheduling, Supervision, Professional Conduct

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: University School of Nashville - Nashville, TN 37212 Position Type: Seasonal Job Category: Education Spring 2024 University School of Nashville seeks a dynamic and highly motivated Middle School Head Girls Lacrosse Coach for the upcoming season. Ideal coaching candidates must have playing experience at the high school, club, and/or college level. Previous coaching experience is preferred but not required. Qualified candidates should have weekday afternoon availability during the spring lacrosse season which runs from February 18 through May 2, between the hours of 2:30pm - 6:00pm. This is a paid, part-time position, reporting to the Athletic Director. Responsibilities: Design and implement a training program that advances individual and team performance skills to support the achievement of the program’s purpose Advance each student-athlete’s level of knowledge with regard to sport nutrition, biomechanics, exercise science, and sport psychology as it relates to improving sport performance Design a competitive schedule that maximizes athlete development and performance Conform to the highest standards of professional conduct regarding compliance with department and institutional policies and procedures and adherence to the rules and regulations of state athletic association Demonstrate master teaching competencies with regard to (a) sport skill instruction, (b) motivation, and (c) coaching skills during competitive events Relate well to officials, high school coaches, parents, the media, alumni, donors, and the public Provide strong leadership in the personal development of student-athletes as demonstrated by high standards of behavior Demonstrate a high level of involvement in the personal and academic development of student-athletes through the support of the department’s academic and personal development programs serving those student-athletes Exhibit good writing and speaking abilities Train and supervise assistant coaches toward the end of developing head coach capabilities and supporting all program objectives Adhere to department policy regarding coaches code of ethics Perform and complete other duties as assigned by the athletic coordinator Attend all department meetings Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all staff, student-athletes, and external constituents through (a) a positive and constructive approach to all tasks, (b) respect for the competencies of others, and (c) appropriate conflict resolution behavior Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent recommended but not required Experience and Competencies: Previous playing experience required Previous coaching experience recommended Please refrain from making phone calls or sending emails regarding this position; only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The head coach is responsible for designing and implementing a training program to enhance individual and team performance. Additionally, the coach must provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes and ensure compliance with institutional policies.