Girl's JV Lacrosse Coach (Upper School) presso St. Michael's Prep

Description

About our School

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the High School contains grades 9-12. St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Summary of Position

St. Michael’s Preparatory School is seeking a passionate and dedicated JV Lacrosse Coach to help lead our high school girls’ lacrosse program. This is a stipend-paid, seasonal position ideal for individuals committed to mentoring student-athletes through sport, character development, and teamwork. This position is a part-time staff position beginning in Winter 2025. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.

Job Details

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help organize, and run productive practices from January-April.
• Communicate expectations with team and parents
• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development
• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science
• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with
• Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements
• Producing personalized training programs
• Maintaining records of participant performance
• Coordinating participants' attendance at meetings and other sports events
• Planning and running programs of activities for groups and individuals
• Finding appropriate competitions for participants
• Planning and scheduling practices and games
  
  

Requirements

Required Experience, Degree, and Skills

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred
• Organization and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty
  

Please submit an online application for employment, with a resume and cover letter. Send questions to [email protected]

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.