New in 2022, the Gloucester Lacrosse Association will be partnering with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s Indigenous Education and Learning Team to deliver an introductory elementary school Lacrosse program. The program will deliver prepared curriculum aimed at introducing students to the sport’s strong Indigenous roots and historical significance as well as provide information related to the current delivery modes for various forms of Lacrosse.  Furthermore, this program will offer the opportunity for students to pick up a stick, learn some basic skills and have fun! In 2022, the intent is to deliver this program to 50 schools with growth anticipated in subsequent years.

There are two parts to this position:

1. Teaching the cultural and historical significance of Lacrosse through an Indigenous lens and across time (i.e., historically how it has been played and how it is played now) > curriculum will be provided.
2. Demonstrating and teaching introductory physical aspects of the game (e.g., scooping the ball, passing, catching etc.).

These are paid positions and may require multiple candidates to fulfill the program as intended. Candidate(s) will report to the Board of Directors and will liaise with Stephanie Pagan, President of GLA to coordinate and plan school talks and visits.

We are aiming to provide Grade 4 & 5 classes with a virtual learning opportunity related to the cultural and historical significance of Lacrosse in March/April. The second program component will be conducted in-person and outdoors in May/June and will constitute the activity component.

Requirements:

• ALL Candidate(s) should have a varied lacrosse experience in such areas as playing, coaching, management and administration and demonstrate an outgoing, social personality to engage students in the learning
• ALL Candidate(s) must have some availability during school hours (i.e., Mon – Fri; 8:00am – 3:00pm)
• ALL Candidate(s) must be able to submit a clean Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector
• ALL Candidate(s) must be able to show proof of COVID double vaccination
• Candidate(s) looking to fulfill the cultural teaching component of the program must identify as Indigenous due to the curriculum focus
• ALL Candidate(s) must represent the GLA with integrity, professionalism and a passion for the sport

Asset criteria include:

• Preference for a candidate who has experience working with elementary aged children.
• Preference for a candidate who has access to a motor vehicle
• Preference for a GLA alumni player

Please complete this GLA Elementary School Program Representative application by Saturday March 5, 2022 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. The Board may also consider hiring multiple individuals in the selection process and would assign schools and roles accordingly.

Please reach out to Stephanie Pagan – President Gloucester Lacrosse Association - president@gloucester-lacrosse.com if you have any questions.