North Shore Lacrosse

Copyright North Shore Lacrosse, Inc., 2013

We are now accepting applications for the following positions, with descriptions of responsibilities outined below (scroll down);

1. COACH/SITE SUPERVISOR: Summer League (S. Maine Lacrosse with games in Epping, NH)

• 3-5 Positions available to coach Youth and/or High School players with a 5 hr per week committment, Beginning week of June 24 thru August 12, Monday evenings and an occasional random day in case of inclement weather or field availability.  RATE: $15.00/HR

2. COACH: Summer League (North Shore Lacrosse, Beverly, MA)

• 8-10 Positions to coach Youth and/or High School players. 5-10 hrs per week committment, evenings only from 5-10 PM from late June until Mid August.  RATE $15.00/HR

3. SITE SUPERVISOR: Summer League, N. Shore, Beverly MA

• 2-3 Positions available, hours vary from 10-20 hrs per week.  Administrative responsibilites on site and at home, and on site duties required for evenings from early/mid June until mid August.  $12/HR.
• Coaching or Lacrosse experience not required

EMAIL CRAIG@NORTHSHORELACROSSE.COM with the subject line either "COACH" or "SITE SUPERVISOR". Describe your past employment and/or athletic experience and why you would like to work with North Shore Lacrosse, Inc., position desired and location, and basic demographic information (phone/email/address/etc).  COACHES must also provide a one paragraph player bio.

Copyright 2013, North Shore Lacrosse, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Head Coach            

REPORTS TO: Area site supervisor and Directors        

POSITION SUMMARY:  Lead role in administering instruction and practical coaching in game and/or practice setting on a part-time basis.                                          

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Serve as head coach and control all aspects of instruction and game management 

Facilitate practice planning and set-ups when necessary and where applicable

Strong positional and team instruction with an emphasis on positive coaching style

Participates in post practice evaluations;

A flexible but consistent working schedule will be implemented to ensure consistency  

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must possess a clean driving record and have a current Driver's License

·         Must be CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certified

·         Must be able to pass a CORI review

·         Minimum of Level 1 US Lacrosse Coaching Certificate Preferred

·         2 Years of Collegiate Lacrosse Participation Preferred

·         Able to work a flexible schedule.

·         Demonstrated ability to communicate, write, organize, plan, and use a computer

ADDITIONAL READING MATERIAL REQUIRED

Please read and print a copy of "Site and Staff Supervisor Responsibilities".  Coaches will be held responsible for confirming the receipt of each description and outline, acknowledgement of and adherence to each point, with the understanding failure to comply will result in termination.

COPYRIGHT 2013, NORTH SHORE LACROSSE, INC.

Author; Wylie, Brian

Contributions and Edits December 2012; Roderick, Craig and Angelo, Steven

The following includes pertinent information that must be followed at all times.  This information outlines the expectations of what is expected from each coach, staff member, or site supervisor.  Additional information will be disseminated via the interview process, organizational meetings, and electronic communications.

Topic 1.

Game Planning: 

·        Review game schedules for all leagues to ensure accuracy

·        Review each participants paperwork to ensure all is in order i.e. insurance

·        Communicate with all coaches and officials

·        Being in Control at all times. 

a.       Who are you working with

b.      Does each member have and understand their specific responsibilities

·        Emergency Response Procedures -

a.       Continually inform all coaches and personnel about emergency procedures

b.      In the event of injury complete Injury Report

c.       Accident/Illness Report

d.      Always maintaining confidence and self-control. 

Topic 2.

Understanding Coach Responsibilities and Checklist:

1. Coaches must be in contact with their players ensuring that adequate numbers are present for each game, including goalies.
2. Proper dress and language are required from everybody at all times. Inappropriate behavior by players or coaches will not be tolerated and may result in removal from game or remainder of season. Coaches will wear shirts and shoes at all times, flip-flops are not allowed, four-strap sandals are OK.
3. Players and coaches must arrive 15-minutes prior to the start of their game.
4. Games are two 25-minute halves. One time-out per game.
5. 2 officials will be scheduled for each game.
6. A minimum of 10 players without forfeit
7. Reversible game jerseys will be distributed to the coaches prior to the start of first game.
8. Equal playing time for all players. Example split time with attack and defense and make midfield shift short so players stay involved
9. Teaching opportunities during games must be utilized. Each coach should concentrate on specific group of players and give input to his group as they come off the field.

Philosophy: 

#1) Make your team your own- We know it is difficult to walk onto a field and coach a group of players many of you have never coached before. As coaches, you should go on the website before each game and find out when your following game is scheduled so you can inform your team before they disperse. You should be in contact with your players (especially your goalies) to know how many attack, middies and def you’ll have each game. Do your best to learn your players’ names and positions. Rosters for your team are available on your team page at northshorelacrosse.com. If your team is not going to have a goalie for a game, contact a goalie from another team. Goalies during the REGULAR SEASON are interchangeable. As long as you stay active coaching the players on the field and while they’re on the sidelines, it will make for a great experience for them. Just remember, always stay vocal and into the game no matter what the score is.

#2) Playing Time- We want to make sure that all players are getting as much playing time as possible. Make sure we are making substitutions whenever possible and ensuring that all players receive equal playing time. Keep an eye out for the younger, less vocal players at the end of the bench who may not step up and ask to get in. They can get hidden especially if a majority of your team plays HS together. Also, make sure you are determining who goes in each substitution, not the players. This will ensure that everyone gets their fair share of playing time.

#3) Getting Paid and Game Coverage- All coaches get paid at the end of each season. Make sure that you check-in with the press box staff either before or after your game each night. They will have a sign-in sheet for you which need to be filled out every time you coach. Also, for those of you who did not attend the coaches’ meeting, we have W9 forms which must be filled out. These are also available in the press box and should be filled out ASAP. If you cannot attend a game, it is YOUR responsibility to ask one of the other coaches in the league to cover for you. I have attached a NSL contact sheet to this email. If you do not attend a scheduled game for your team and do not find coverage for that game, you will be subject to dismissal from your coaching privileges.

#4) Stay Positive and Respectful- We want to make sure that the players all enjoy their experience with the league. Try your best to correct player’s flaws while not demeaning him/her in front of teammates. Do your best to stay positive on the sidelines and set a good example for these players. If you have an issue with a referees call, pull him aside at halftime or at the stoppage of play and talk with him one on one. We do not want any berating of referees during the game.

#5) Game Recaps- You may be asked at the end of each game about certain highlights, key players or quotes about your game. Please do your best to help us out with this. We are trying to expand our write-ups and game coverage this year and any type of assistance you can give us would be great. If you have a player who deserves recognition for something they've done on or off the field, we want to know about it!

Topic 3.

 Discipline Policy and Sexual Harassment

1: We will not allow any participants to engage in harassment toward another anyone. This includes verbal, physical, or mental abuse, racial or other degrading and derogatory comments.

2: If anyone is observed or reported being behaviorally inappropriate the following steps are to be taken.

A: Staff observing any issue which seems inappropriate, should promptly speak with the parties involved in a calm, professional manner.

B: Staff should attempt to determine the issue, and try to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

C: Staff should remind participants of the rules, and warn that continued incidents may result in being sent home.

D: If any medical attention is needed, the trainer will examine the participant.

E: If the incident continues the Directors will speak with the participant, and if under 18, the participants parents or legal guardians.

F: If necessary, calls will be made home to the parents or guardians concerning the behavioral issue.

G: Parents or guardians will be given the opportunity to speak to the participant on the phone or come to the field location to speak to their child.

3: To prevent sexual harassment, in addition to CORI and SORI checks, no staff member will be allowed to be alone with a camper.

Topic 4.

Customer Service:

 1.      How to handle adverse situations with coaches, participants, officials or parents?

2.      Reply to email and phone class in a timely manner (never allow more than 24 hours pass after initial contact is made to you by any one involved in any league

3.      Always be sure that participants and coaches are acting professionally and interacting positively and effectively.

4.      This area is our life-blood. This must be handled appropriately at all times!!

Qualifications

Must possess a clean driving record and have a current Driver's License
Must be CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certified
Must be able to pass a CORI review
Minimum of Level 1 US Lacrosse Coaching Certificate Preferred
2 Years of Collegiate Lacrosse Participation Preferred