Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach

Requisition Number:

57684

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

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Requisition Number:

57684

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

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City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

08-Jul-2024

Date Posted:

02-Jul-2024

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder Athletics Department encourages applications for an Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach! The purpose of this position is to assist the head coach in all aspects of the continued development of the Colorado Women’s Lacrosse Program. The position holds significant responsibilities in player development, scouting, development of the draw unit, practice planning, and administrative work with the other departments that play an integral role in the lacrosse programs' success (i.e. compliance, marketing, etc.). Depending on the coach's expertise they will hold significant role in coordination of our defensive or offensive systems along side our staff. Lastly, this position will have a large focus on recruiting - attending recruiting events throughout the year and evaluating potential recruits, building relationships with club and high school coaches, planning and hosting recruits on campus.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Conference and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 33 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Coaching Responsibilities:

• The assistant coach will devote most significant amount of their time to coaching responsibilities. They will have a large focus on player skill development. The coach should be well versed in both our offensive and defensive systems and assist in development of our systems based on head coaches division of responsibilities. The assistant coach also will have a significant impact on student athlete development including monitoring academic performance and student athlete well being. The assistant coach will have responsibilities in scouting and practice planning as designated by the head coach.

Recruiting:

• This position will serve as director of recruiting. This includes but is not limited to managing travel to tournaments, organization of unofficial and official visits, and the development and implementation of strategy for evaluation of prospects and building of relationships/approach of recruiting tactics. More specifically, focus on building strong relationships with both highschool and club lacrosse coaches across the country. Identify and build relationships with prospects that fit the Colorado Lacrosse Program both athletically, academically and socially and who will represent the University in a positive way. This position will work with the head coach to reexamine our current recruiting strategy and develop, where needed, new recruiting strategies that will fit with the newly changed legislation and new recruiting landscape of women’s lacrosse.

Outreach:

• Work with local clubs, high schools, professional teams, donors/boosters who have high interest in lacrosse, to assist with the marketing and promotion of the team and summer camps to further promote the student-athletes in our program, the sport of lacrosse and the University in a positive light.

Camp:

• Serve as a camp director for all Colorado Lacrosse Camps. Main duties include making camp itinerary and being a lead director for camp sessions.

Administrative Duties:

• Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of NCAA, Conference, MPSF Conference, University and departmental rules and regulations. The assistant coach will be involved in many different administrative duties as directed by the head coach.

What We Can Offer

• Starting salary range is $60,000 - $62,5000.

  • Additional Compensation Details:
  • Relocation is available within department guidelines.
  • Additional Athletics benefits include: Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Be collaborative. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience at college level or high school level thru club team, camps/clinics, etc.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Must have outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of lacrosse. Proficiency in either the offensive or defensive end.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to work with and relate well to a diverse group of athletes, administrators, and University constituents, needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications.
• Basic video filming, editing and analytical ability.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Division I lacrosse coaching experience.
• Former lacrosse student-athlete.
• Experience competing on a US National Team or top collegiate team.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 8, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.

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