Head Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Pulaski is seeking a knowledgeable coach with a background in the sport of Lacrosse to be our Head Boys Lacrosse Coach.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques and teach these to the overall program.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Utilize the services provided by the Athletic Trainer (Prevea) and the Strength Coach (PCSD.)
• Ensure that all coaches work together to provide unity within the Pulaski Athletic Department and the feeder groups.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Train and inform other staff members and encourage professional growth.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with the PHS Athletic Department to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on all trips.
• Successfully complete the WIAA Rules test and view the corresponding sport video annually. Instruct and advise students on WIAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain all student-athlete emergency files and pertinent PCSD and WIAA forms.
• apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, and encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Establish and maintain open, professional and respectful communications with students, parents, teachers, youth feeder coaches, and the Athletic Director.
• Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of school participation in other PCSD activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season.
• Collect and maintain inventory of all uniforms and equipment within the program.
• Annually establish and meet performance goals.
• Be familiar and adhere to the PHS Coaches Handbook.
• Advise students and parents on athletic code of conduct, including consequences for violations, and coordinate with the Athletic Director in instances of possible violations of the PCSD Code.
• perform other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Must attend the annual Coaches Training Meeting in August each year.
• Head Coaches must attend the end of season Conference Meetings as scheduled.
• Head Coaches must attend and assistants should attend the annual PHS Code Meeting held the third Sunday of May each year.