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posted 10/05/2012
Grizzlies are hiring coaches! Paid positions for both boys and girls youth coaches.
The "MA Grizzlies", a youth lacrosse organization serving boys and girls, ages five through 15 is looking to hire coaches for the Feb to May Spring season. We will field teams for U9, U11, U13 & U15 boys and U9, U11, U13 girls. Our goal is to develop within our players a respect and love of the game and an appreciation of the necessary skills and teamwork to succeed on the field. They are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of fun and mutual support for all players.
The MA Grizzlies program is directed by Matt Bond, a former attackman at Johns Hopkins ('91-'95) and a coach at the youth and HS levels for almost 20 years in Maryland, Connecticut, England, Southern & Northern California. In addition to developing youth and HS players, Coach Bond is passionate about helping young coaches discover and develop their own style of authentic leadership to maximize their on-field results and off-field positive influence.
We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic Head and Assistant Coaches for our Boys' & Girls Youth teams. Our season begins February 1st and runs through mid-May 2013. Responsibilities include: serving as head or assistant coach, planning practices to instill strong fundamentals with a focus on player development, and collaborating with our other coaches to ensure program consistency.
Qualifications:
• Prior coaching experience strongly preferred, ideally with youth
• Proponent of Positive Coaching Alliance philosophy
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Other skills highly valued: organizational, communication, practice planning skills
• Knowledge of youth lacrosse rules for both the boys and girls game
• Ability to instill strong fundamentals in young players
• Available for afternoon/evening practices 1 - 2x week and weekend games.
If interested, please email a cover letter and resume. We will consider applications as they are submitted.
