Head of Lacrosse Position – Maine Summer Sports Camp

Basics:

Camp Cobbossee for Boys seeks a Head of Lacrosse for our large sports program. Cobbossee has been in constant operation since 1902. It is the second-oldest summer camp in the nation, and has built a reputation on excellent coaching and sports programming, as well as the traditions and activities that make camp such an unusual and transformative experience. The Head of Lacrosse has responsibility for all aspects of our daily Lacrosse developmental program, as well as administrative responsibility for our intramural LAX program and our matches with other camps and sports programs in the area.

Compensation:

This position blends perfectly with an existing appointment as an assistant collegiate or head high school coach position, as our dates run June 13th to August 15th. Room and board, as well as travel allowance is provided as part of the position. Also included is a salary commensurate with experience. Salary runs from 3,500-4,500 and could increase after a successful first year. If you have children, especially sons, we can offer them camp scholarships as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• You love working with young people. This is crucial. You will work with athletes 7-16, and your staff: 19-22.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, preferably with kids aged 16 and younger
• Demonstrated ability to run an engaging developmental program that is also fun for boys of all ability levels
• Ability to organize and lead a staff of 2-3 college-aged assistant coaches, including providing constructive verbal/written feedback throughout the summer, and delegating when appropriate
• Ability to function well in an inclusive, mutually-supportive non-discriminatory community. Camp Cobbossee does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. We expect our employees, and especially our leaders, to follow suit.

The Details:

• Seasonal position in Monmouth, ME June
• Room and board provided, as well as travel allowance. (Our food is amazing, especially for a summer camp)
• Supervise all aspects of the LAX program at a boys' sports camp.
• Supervise a small staff of 3-4 college aged counselor/coaches.
• Organize, plan, and lead 5 developmental sessions a day for boys ages 7-16.
• Organize team structure, coaching, and officiating for intramural games as well as matches against other camps.
• Champion the Cobbossee values of Brotherhood, Sportsmanship, and Community.
• Function as an integral member of senior leadership team. This means big picture organizing as well as leadership and participation in special events, daily scheduling meetings, and most importantly flexibility and creativity within the camp environment.

The Bottom Line:

Though certainly a Lacrosse position, this Head of Lacrosse appointment is something more. You would be an integral member of a vibrant social community with ethics (Brotherhood, Community, Sportsmanship) at its core. Your coaching and leadership skills will build Lacrosse players, but also develop young people and your assistant coaches. You will certainly coach many matches. If you are the right hire, you will also find yourself joining counselor hunts, campfires, and diverse conversations at each of our common meals. We are looking someone who wants to join a community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior summer camp experience
• Experience coaching strong teenage LAX players (some of our athletes are serious high school players)
• Experience supervising a coaching staff of college-aged employees

Camp Cobbossee is Maine's premier 4 week sports and adventure camp for boys. We hire college age athletes to counsel and coach our boys aging 8-16. Competitive salary, bonus, travel, COVID SAFE Operation, Bed & Board all summer and tons of fun!!!