Assistant Coach: Softball

Concordia University, Wisconsin; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University Wisconsin, a private Lutheran institution in Mequon, Wisconsin, seeks a part-time Assistant Coach for women's lacrosse. The role reports to the Head Coach and Athletics Director, supporting a mission-driven program that emphasizes character, faith, and athletic excellence.

The successful candidate will provide lacrosse instruction, assist with practice planning, and help coordinate drills while upholding CUWAA and LCMS values.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and collegiate playing or coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide position-specific instruction (lacrosse).
• Assist in practice planning for defensive drills.
• Help coordinate team drills.
• Attend practices and games.
• Support and integrate the mission and values of Concordia University within the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of women’s lacrosse

Student-athlete management

Leadership and management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

The Athletics Department at Concordia University Wisconsin, a private NCAA DIII institution in Mequon, Wisconsin, is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Coach in the women's lacrosse program. This is a part-time, seasonal position reporting to the program's Head Coach and further to the Director of Athletics. Assistant Coaches at CUWAA fulfill the Athletics Department mission to inspire a Christian culture of academic and athletic excellence by embracing the mission of the University: developing the mind, body and spirit of our student-athletes. Our core values are as follows: Christ-Centered, Truth & Integrity, Excellence, and Service.

Being a Concordia Falcon isn't just about out-scoring competitors in the athletic arena. It's about developing students as individuals, both in and out of the game. Dedicated coaches and staff put in the time to see that students walk away from their Concordia experience as a better athlete, a stronger Christian, and a champion of character. We boast an impressive number of varsity-level sports for a school our size, which means we offer the best of both worlds: a team for every talent paired with personalized, Christian care and coaching for each player. The result is a win in every sense of the word.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide position-specific instruction (pitching)
• Help practice plan for defensive drills.
• Help coordinate team drills.
• Attend practice and games.
• Support and integrate the mission and values of Concordia University within the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of women's lacrosse and ability to transfer knowledge to others
• Ability to manage student-athletes and facilitate team dynamics
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a driver check.
• Supportive of mission and core values of the CUWAA Athletics Department.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree and collegiate playing experience or coaching experience is preferred.

Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a part-time, seasonal position paid by way of bi-monthly stipend throughout the duration of the sport/program season. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. This position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.