Junior Coach (High school)

Summer / Fall / Winter

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Want to help grow the game? Do you understand the sport of lacrosse? Do you know how to pick up a ground ball? Better yet, do you know how to teach it? Do you enjoy teaching and seeing younger players learn and master new skills? Are you detail oriented? If the answer is yes, then, the Kids Lacrosse Junior Coach’s position is for you! 

 

Junior Coaches will be hands-on with our young athletes by following a developmental program set forth by the Head Coach, for ages 3-14. He/She will assist by teaching more advanced skills for play and teaching basic rules and the fundamentals of the sport for boys and girls. Junior Coaches will provide equipment recommendations and may assist with administration if needed. He/She will need to model exemplary behavior, teamwork, and enthusiasm for the kids.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *daily tasks

• Conduct sessions 1-2 times a week (1.5 hrs minimum)

• Attend all Little Laxers sessions, Play Sessions, County Play sessions, and Kids Lacrosse events

• Set-up/tear-down equipment

• Conduct lacrosse training sessions 

• Working side-by-side with the Head Coach and Regional Manager

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES *daily tasks on a larger scale

• Follows Kids Lacrosse safety policy

• Performs activities with athletes in a safe manner

• Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals

• Has a personal commitment to fitness, health, and wellness with an outward facing professional appearance

• Maintains professionalism in appearance and behavior at all times

• Promotes Kids Lacrosse vision and mission

• Promotes an inclusive environment for athletes, guardians, and colleagues

• Addresses athletes and/or guardian’s comments, concerns, behaviors, and conduct as necessary with a friendly, professional, and customer-service-oriented approach

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of lacrosse experience

• Has good knowledge and understanding of the game

• Personable and works well with kids

• Oratory skills

• USA Lacrosse Membership (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• First Aid/AED/CPR Certified (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• Has access to transportation (eg. parents can give you a ride, carpool, etc.)

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Able to communicate verbally and ability to listen

• Able to flourish in a constantly changing environment

• Ability to stand; particularly for sustained periods

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is typical of a field, and sometimes home office for communication and planning

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Head Coach (adult)

Summer / Fall / Winter

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Head Coach shall attend, prepare, and perform all coaching activities. It is also expected that the Head Coach delivers a professional customer service experience to the families associated with the program. In addition to team related activities, the Head Coach will hold a supervisory and mentor role to the Junior Coaches.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *daily tasks

• Conduct sessions 1-2 times a week (1.5 hrs minimum)

• Attend all Little Laxers sessions, Play Sessions, County Play sessions, and Kids Lacrosse events

• Provide player feedback to families

• Ensure a positive playing environment for all players 

• Manage team communications ensuring a high level of customer service

• Serve as a mentor for Junior Coaches

• Be in communication with the Regional Manager for any necessities that are needed (paperwork, equipment, and facilities)

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES *daily tasks on a larger scale

• Fosters teamwork throughout the organization

• Promotes Kids Lacrosse vision and mission

• Plans and manages internal communications and awareness of organizational needs, administration, and activities

• Assists with special projects as directed by the Regional Manager

• Associated duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older

• At least 2 years of lacrosse experience

• USA Lacrosse Membership (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• High School Degree, GED, and/or College Certificate/Degree

• Strong team management skills

• Enthusiastic, aggressive, self-starter, confident, professional, and a solutions-based problem-solver

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written, and oral

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with and maintain relationships with all levels of parents, players, coaching staff, directors, volunteers, vendors and program partners

• Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to initiate, coordinate, and organize schedules/tasks through to completion accurately and on time 

• First Aid/AED/CPR Certified (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• Has driver’s license and has the ability to operate a motor vehicle

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical requirements are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Travel locally to sessions and events

• Visual acuity sufficient to analyze and assure accuracy of written documents

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Able to communicate verbally and ability to listen

• Able to flourish in a constantly changing environment

• Ability to stand; particularly for sustained periods

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is typical of a field, or other and sometimes home office for communication and planning

 

 

regional manager (adult)

Spring / Summer / Fall / Winter

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Manager will primarily be the liaison between Administrative Staff and On-Field Staff. He/She is responsible for all administrative and legal documentation necessary to have all programs running effectively. It is expected that the Regional Manager will meet the needs and requirements for all programs to run as smooth as possible. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Daily tasks

• Keeping record of documentation of all legal documents (permits, waivers, rosters, medical forms, receipts, inventory, etc.) and assists the Head Coach with organizing all files

• Accurately tracks and maintains records for all equipment. Makes recommendations for large-scale equipment replacements and will report to the Equipment Director

• Collaborating with Administrative staff on event productions and reserving facilities for all programs and community outreach (school visits, community events, etc.)

• Collaborating with outside vendors to assist in hosting a program in a specific location (food, music, special guests, etc.)

• Continually researches youth fitness industry and general fitness industry trends and proposes revenue- and non-revenue-based programming

• Maintains statistical records (attendance) for each athlete

• Regional Manager shall schedule weekly check-ins (In person or Zoom) with the Head Coach 1-2 times per week, to make sure that the upcoming programs are prepared and all tasks have been completed

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Daily tasks on a larger scale

• Fosters teamwork throughout the organization

• Promotes Kids Lacrosse vision and mission

• Plans and manages internal communications and awareness of organizational needs, administration, and activities

• Assists with special projects as directed by the Head Coach and Boy and Girl Directors

• Associated duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of administrative experience

• USL Membership (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• High School Degree, GED, and/or College Certificate/Degree

• Strong team management skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Enthusiastic, aggressive, self-starter, confident, professional, and a solutions-based problem-solver

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written, and oral

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with and maintain relationships with all levels of parents, players, coaching staff, directors, volunteers, vendors and program partners

• Ability to work independently, cooperatively, and collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to initiate, coordinate, and organize schedules/tasks through to completion accurately and on time 

• First Aid/AED/CPR Certified (not required prior to hire date, but needed once hired)

• Has driver’s license and has the ability to operate a motor vehicle

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical requirements are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Travel locally to sessions and events

• Visual acuity sufficient to analyze and assure accuracy of written documents

• Ability to lift 40 pounds

• Visual acuity required to see proper movement patterns and log information on a computer or a ledger

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is typical of a field, and sometimes home and office for communication and planning