Girls Lacrosse JV/Asst. Coach 2026-27

Job Title:  Girls Lacrosse JV/Asst. Coach 2026-27

Date Available:  Immediately

Application Instructions: Scarborough Public Schools does not accept paper applications or supporting materials. All applications and supporting materials are to be completed via Applitrack at www.applitrack.com/scarborough/onlineapp

Description:  

• To provide instruction to athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical conditioning essential for achieving individual and team success. Concurrently, students shall receive instruction fostering the development of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.
• Ensure and maintain the safest possible competitive and educational environment for all student-athletes involved.
• Assist in the comprehensive development of the Scarborough High School Girls Lacrosse program, as directed by the Varsity Head Coach and the Department of Athletics.

Compensation:  Coaching stipends are based on the district's established coaching rates. Base stipend: $ 4,816 per season.

Reports To:  The Athletic Administrator and the department of athletics who provides overall objectives, direction, and final evaluation.

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience playing and/or coaching lacrosse at the high school level or higher
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• Maine Department of Education valid fingerprinting and CHRC approval.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Principles Certification
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification
• NFHS Concussion in Sport Certification
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
• NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
• NFHS COVID-19 Certification
• NFHS Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
• Other certification and trainings may be deemed necessary by the Department, Board or Maine Principals Association

Duties:  

1. Abide by the Scarborough High School Athletic Departments Coaches Handbook
2. Abide by all Maine Principals Association rules and regulations
3. Follow and implement all rules and policies within the school & athletic handbooks
4. Help Varsity Head coach w/ Equipment inventory & management
5. Communicate travel arrangement & schedule with Athletic Department staff
6. Implement school athletic Code of Conduct
7. Make sure roster and students comply with AD's office
8. Ensure athletic participation fee payment by athletes in conjunction with AD's office
9. Help in the distribution of team rosters, contest schedules and descriptions of contest locations to all players and parents
10. Properly communicate with students and parents as it relates to the SHS communication guide
11. Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status as communicated by the athletic department
12. Communicate all student-athlete injuries to the Athletic Trainer and/or athletic office
13. Attend all school Athletic Department meetings as assigned by the Athletic Director
14. Assistant in the completion of all necessary paperwork assigned by the athletic department.
15. All others as assigned by the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department & the head coach

Maine State Law requires ALL school employees to be fingerprinted and pass a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC). A copy of your CHRC MUST be uploaded as part of your application to be considered. For more information about Maine's Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) requirements, please see the Maine Department of Education website at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert

Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

About Scarborough Public Schools
Located on the scenic coast of Southern Maine, six miles southwest of Portland, Scarborough Public Schools provide services to students from kindergarten to adult education practicing its philosophy of offering quality education for all eligible members of the community. Students learn in a positive atmosphere where dedicated educators strive to meet individual student needs throughout the school year and beyond.

For more information on Scarborough Public Schools, please see our website at www.scarboroughschools.org

Scarborough Public Schools - Employee Notification of Electronic Monitoring

Scarborough Public Schools uses electronic monitoring systems as part of our daily operations. This includes monitoring the use of school-owned computers, networks, email, internet, phones, and other electronic devices provided by the District. We also use a card access system to control entry to our buildings. This system tracks card swipes to help keep our schools safe.
Security cameras may be present throughout our facilities to protect students, staff, visitors, and property. These cameras are for safety and are not considered employee surveillance under Maine law.
When an employee utilizes district electronic equipment, systems or networks, the employee should not expect privacy, except as required by law or district policy.
Here's a link to the statute for the digital version: L.D. 61