Coach Upper School Girls Lacrosse Varsity

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

We believe that interscholastic athletic competition provides educational value and prepares students for a successful and purposeful life. Participation in athletics helps students learn, grow, and have fun while striving to win through developing important physical, mental, and emotional skills. Athletics also plays an important role in creating a strong sense of belonging and pride in our community. Our programs provide a positive experience in which student-athletes learn the core values of commitment, community, integrity, respect, accountability, and passion.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach, coach, advise, supervise, and care for student-athletes. This position will also work in partnership with parents, advocate and promote the School, and work collegially with administrators and fellow teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Coach and oversee the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team (Spring season).
• Embrace the School’s athletic philosophy while helping students develop their understanding of the core values.
• Strive for competitive excellence while growing and building the Girls Lacrosse culture in our community.
• Teach athletes skills, techniques, rules, regulations, and team policies. Ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Be responsible for the general health and welfare of student-athletes and give appropriate attention to student-athletes who are injured or ill. This includes communicating all injuries to the Athletic Trainer.
• Partner with the Athletic Trainer to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Be responsible for the actions and conduct of the team whenever they are under your supervision.
• Work with the Director of Athletics to select and schedule team contests.
• Work within budgetary guidelines established by the Finance department and the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Work with the Director of Athletics to monitor student-athlete academic performance.
• Attend appropriate athletic departmental staff meetings.
• Understand and uphold the guidelines in the coaching manual and the parent and player athletic handbook.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in any activities and events as needed.