Assistant Lacrosse Coach

Assistant Lacrosse Coach Orange County Schools – 316A – Orange Middle School Athletics – Hillsborough, North Carolina Job ID: 5750978 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description POSITION TITLE: Assistant Lacrosse Coach SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Assigned school/ Assigned sport SALARY: Per the appropriate salary schedule FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Head Coach, Athletic Director SUPERVISES: None WORK WEEK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; evenings and some weekends WORK HOURS: As dictated by the sport and season NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: As dictated by the sport and season POSITION PURPOSE: The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching guidance to student-athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. As part of the Athletic Program at the assigned school, the Assistant Coach is responsible for teaching and modeling good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques, and skills related to the particular sport, ensuring safe practices are implemented to protect the students from physical injuries, and serving as good role models for the students, the school, and the school system.

KNOWLEDGE OF POSITION

Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level NC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical Education

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement, interpret, and enforce consistently existing school system, state, and conference regulations Refer all requests for grievances through proper channels Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program Assist the Head Coach with scheduling and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events Assist with the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times Assist with sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees Assist with proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites Assist with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant Attend all practices and games Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling Assist with directing student managers and statisticians on the respective team Assist the Head Coach when determining discipline, delineating procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment Assist with the collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned Assist with issuing and storage of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach Recommend program area budgetary items for subsequent years to the Head Coach Assist with monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices Assist with examining locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields Assist with ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment Assist in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty Assist with instilling in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use Assist the Head Coach in carrying out their responsibilities Assist with instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach Assist with maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head Coach) Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to assist with preparation adequately and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions Assist with the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach Attend most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Position may require a lot of standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public. Position Type: Part-Time Contact Information Joshua Kinkade, Athletic Director 316A - Orange Middle School Athletics Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education