Volunteer Coach

Description

Following the mission of The Blake School and the core purposes of the athletic department, the Volunteer coach will direct, serve, and coordinate the Blake School Athletics program.

The Blake Athletics Program competes in the Independent Metro Athletic Conference, which is part of the Minnesota State High School League.

Job Duties:

Assist with planning and coordinating all schedules and practice

• Player development
• Assist in selection of assistant coaches
• Assist in aspects of the lacrosse program.
• Provide on and off the field training opportunities that include instruction, management, and teaching of all student/athletes
• Communicating to players and parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Strong knowledge of the fundamental of specific sports like soccer, baseball, lacrosse, tennis, basketball, volleyball, etc.
• Experience coaching with demonstrated success at the high school level
• Passion for working with the high school athlete
• Ability to balance team building with individual skill building
• Integrity and fairness

The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.

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. EOE