Gloucester Lacrosse Association is looking for a person to fill the role of the Director of Competitive. This position will report to the Board of Directors and will be responsible in overseeing the Association's competitive lacrosse program. This position is for one year (i.e., until the GLA's AGM 2022) and will begin immediately after the selection process. An honorarium will be provided to the successful candidate.
The ideal candidate is a person with varied lacrosse experience in such areas as: playing, coaching, management and administration. In addition, the idea applicant would be a non-parent candidate, however this is not a mandatory requirement to apply and be selected.
Roles and responsibilities incumbent to this position include:
Coach Selection:
Review coaching applications as Chair of the Coach Selection Committee (CSC) following a public advertisement. Coach selection occurs in two steps: (1) Head Coach selections, and (2) Bench staff selection following try-outs. The CSC will recommend coaching staff (Head Coach) for each competitive team to the Executive for approval. In the event a conflict of interest arises (e.g., a member of the CSC applies for a coaching position), then an impartial committee member(s) from the Board of Directors will be appointed to act in the capacity of that CSC member. Following try-outs, the Competitive Director and Head Coach for each level will determine other members of the bench staff.
Organizing and Running Try-Outs:
Working with Coaches:
Communicating & Liaising with a Variety of Stakeholders
Other Responsibilities:
Please complete this Director of Competitive Form by Saturday December 4, 2021 to be considered for this role. In the event multiple candidates apply for the position, there will be an interview process conducted by an interview selection board. The questions will be provided in advance.
Please reach out to Stephanie Pagan – President Gloucester Lacrosse Association - president@gloucester-lacrosse.com if you have any questions.
Interviews (if needed) will commence the week of December 6.
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