Job Description:
TITLE: Girls JV Lacrosse Coach
Summary: Following the mission of The Blake School and the core
purposes of the athletic department, the JV lacrosse coach will
direct, serve, and coordinate the Blake School Girls Lacrosse program.
The Blake Girls Lacrosse Program competes in the Independent Metro
Athletic Conference, which is part of the Minnesota State High School League.
Job Duties:
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assist with planning and coordinating all schedules and practice
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player development
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assist in selection of assistant coaches
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assist in aspects of the lacrosse program.
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provide on and off the field training opportunities that include
instruction, management, and teaching of all student/athletes
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communicating to players and parents
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other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
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strong knowledge of lacrosse fundamentals
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experience coaching with demonstrated success at the high school level
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passion for working with the high school athlete
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ability to balance team building with individual skill building
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integrity and fairness
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12,
co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,389
bright, talented students from nearly 60 Twin Cities-area communities.
Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of three campuses
(Minneapolis, Hopkins and Wayzata) each with its own facilities
designed for specific ages, schedules and activities. The mission of
the school is to provide students with an excellent, academically
challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed
to a common set of values. For more information on The Blake School,
please visit Blake's Web site at: http://www.blakeschool.org.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all
individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national
origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual
orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic
status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs,
The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who
value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the
context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility
to help make each person's experience a success.
To apply for a coaching position listed on this page, please submit
your letter of interest along with your resume via email to (jsteinberg@blakeschool.org) or via U.S. mail
to : Kristi King, Athletic Office Manager, The Blake School, 110
Blake Road South, Hopkins, MN 55343.
Once your materials have been received, they will be forwarded to the
Athletic Director for review. The Athletic Director will then contact
you directly, should we wish to pursue your candidacy. No phone calls please.
When a position has been filled, the job posting will be removed from
the employment opportunities webpage.
