Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach/Events Coordinator

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Position Title:

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach/Events Coordinator

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Coach

Job Duties:

Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach(9 month appointment): The position of Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach will hold a 50% appointment in the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) and will report directly to UWL’s Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. The Assistant Coach will assist in the management of daily operations of a Division III intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse program competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the women’s lacrosse program to meet University and Department objectives. They will also be responsible for various administrative tasks associated with running an intercollegiate women’s lacrosse program, potentially including, but not limited to, the planning of team travel; managing equipment and/or video and technology needs; and coordinating fundraising and camps. The Assistant Coach must display professional conduct and sportsmanship to bring credit upon the University, the Department, the UWL lacrosse program and UWL student athletes.

Events Coordinator (10 month appointment): The Events Coordinator will hold a 50% appointment on a 10 month basis and is an essential member of the Athletics department staff as they will administer all aspects of home events and special departmental events in addition to assist in the managing of the Athletic Facilities. This position requires that the Events Coordinator effectively communicate with all staff members to create the highest quality home event environment for the 21 intercollegiate teams including all post-season events.

This position will require irregular work hours including nights, weekends, and some holidays. The ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a vehicle on University/State business as required. Driver authorization is required upon hire.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Coaching:

Assistant Lacrosse Coach (9month appointment):

The position of Assistant Lacrosse Coach will hold a 50% appointment in the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) and will report directly to UWL’s Head Lacrosse Coach. The Assistant Coach will assist in the management of daily operations of a Division III intercollegiate lacrosse program, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the lacrosse program to meet University and Department objectives. They will also be responsible for various administrative tasks associated with running an intercollegiate lacrosse program, potentially including, but not limited to, the planning of team travel; managing equipment and/or video and technology needs; and coordinating camps. The Assistant Coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the university, the Department, UWL lacrosse program and UWL student athletes.

• Use expert technical knowledge of the sport of women’s lacrosse to assist in the development and coaching of a successful program, including the development of high quality student- athletes.

• Assist in the organization and conduct of all practice sessions, conditioning, and other sport- related workouts.

• Provide coaching to the student-athletes during the conduct of all home and away competitions.

• Provide supervision and support to the student-athletes during travel to away events.

• Assist in the provision of a leadership/mentor role among student-athletes, assistant coaches, and other support staff while promoting sportsmanship and responsible behavior both during and outside of athletic competition.

• Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes.

• Encourage and promote excellence in academics from student-athletes, in collaboration with various academic support services.

• Responsible for the coaching and development of the student workers.  

• On occasion may need to drive on behalf of the University.

• Must be available by phone and email after typical business hours.

Administration of UWL Lacrosse Program:

• Adhere to all rules of the NCAA, WIAC, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

• Participate in the making of travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, and meals.

• Assist the Head Coach in the performance of public relations and fundraising duties as needed.

• Assist in ensuring program compliance with all NCAA, and University rules, including completion of required Compliance documentation and timely reporting of all known violations to the Director of Athletics or Deputy Director of Athletics.

• Assist with social media, fundraising, and all other duties as assigned.  

• Attend athletic department meetings.

• Attend appropriate conference and/or NCAA meetings.  

• Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

Recruiting:

• Assist in the effort to recruit quality student-athletes

• Travel to evaluate prospective student-athletes.

• Assist in the provision of all correspondence with prospective student-athletes, coaches, and parents

Event Management:

• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events and head coaches in advance of respective seasons to determine game day needs.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise all needed home event staff, including, but not limited to, ticket sellers, gate workers, announcers, scorekeepers, clock workers, timers and video board operators. Arrange for payment of all personnel.

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise all student event staff and student volunteers for all home events.

• Serve as advance point of contact and day-of-competition host for all visiting teams.

• Make arrangements for all necessary facility use (competition site, meeting rooms, locker rooms, equipment room, training room, etc.).

• Serve as liaison with custodial staff, physical plant, recreational sports and other campus units to ensure proper set-up and usage of game day facilities. Oversee facility set-up; supervise student facility managers in regards to game day responsibilities.

• Oversee season and day-of-contest ticket sales. Communicate and uphold ticket policies, including those related to group ticket sales, reduced ticket prices, and complimentary admissions for student- athletes. Coordinate all group ticketing. Reconcile ticket sales, prepare deposit information, and maintain appropriate financial and analytical records.

• Serve as the on-site manager at all home events and attend to all related event issues (e.g., crowd control, troubleshooting equipment etc.).

• In consultation with the Marketing Coordinator, implement all game day ticket promotions and special event promotions. Coordinate and implement tailgating plans and oversee for the duration of the event.

• Oversee and staff game day music, create proper game day scripts and coordinate additional efforts as needed.

• Schedule and oversee guest performers at events including but not limited to national anthem performers, dance & hip hop teams, special groups etc.

• Schedule, supervise and evaluate all ESS 320 students who are completing their field experience within the department. Assist with the over site and development of weekly task lists for the departmental intern.

• Create game management protocols and end-of-the-year reports.

• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics, Deputy Director of Athletics, or Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Events.

Department:

Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience playing or coaching lacrosse at high school, club, or collegiate level. Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of event management.  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in college recruiting.
• One to three years’ experience in facility or event management.  
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and WIAC rules.

How to Apply:

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications) 

Resume

Contact Information:

Nick Anagnostis [email protected]

Special Notes:

Application deadlines 
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials 
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. 
 
CBC & Reference Check Policy 
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) 
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000. 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS 
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. 
Highlights include: 

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions. 

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. 

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. 

• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. 

 
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.