Hybrid 2025 - 2026 HEAD VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE COACH (MIDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - COACHING ONLY) at Atlanta Public Schools

This position reports to the Principal.

• Is knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of the designated sport; Ability to instruct student athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success; Ability to positively motivate, guide, and instruct student-athletes to ensure success with positive moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence, and growth academically; Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills; Excellent communicator; Ability to work well with parents and community; Works well under pressure and can de-escalate difficult situations.
• Leads staff in the planning and organization of the entire program. This includes, but is not limited to, practices, games, off-season conditioning, feeder programming, fund raising, awards ceremonies, communications, adherence to policies, and academic progress of student athletes.
• Ensures that entire staff, including the head coach, provides the proper instruction of student athletes on the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success
• Works with the Athletic Director, Principal, or designee to properly make purchases and coaching assignments. Maintains a yearly inventory and budget to account for all equipment and monies.
• Works with Athletic Director on coordinating game day schedules, preparing rosters, and itineraries 48 hours prior to the event.
• Works collaboratively with school leadership, booster club, parents, and community members to increase participation, raise revenue through fundraising and community partnerships, and arranging services such as field maintenance, lodging, meals, and emergency services.
• Ensures that each game and practice is conducted in a safe environment. Develops and implements a site specific emergency response plan. Ensures that all staff members are properly certified in CPR and First Aide. Interacts with team trainer, family physicians, and parents when necessary to monitor and provide support to injured players
• Maintains and stays abreast of GHSA and district guidelines regarding policies, procedures, and practices
• Develops processes that monitor and ensures that all athletes have current physical and insurance forms on file and that all athletes are eligible to participate. Also, ensures that staff have immediate access to this information in case of emergency or information requests.
• Promotes and encourages fair play, good sportsmanship, and high ethical standards for staff and athletes both on and off the field.
• Works with the media and district PR department to promote the successes of the program

• Minimum of SRT4-Certification in content field
  or Passed the GACE Content Assessment 
• First Aid & CPR certification required