Club Mens Lacrosse Coach

100 Miami University; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Club Mens Lacrosse Coach to lead practices and competitions for a student-led club sport. Reporting to the Associate Director of Club Sports, you will work with student-athletes, university staff, and external groups to support operations, recruitment, scheduling, and fundraising.

You will help with game strategy, conditioning, practice planning, reporting, and coordination with officers and administration while upholding Miami’s standards and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sport coaching or athlete experience at any level.
• CPR & First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Blood Borne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental sport skills in a progressive, safe manner.
• Provide instruction and coaching for practices and competitions.
• Promote fair play and good sportsmanship at all times.
• Maintain professional conduct reflecting on the club and Miami University.
• Ensure compliance with university, conference, league rules, and policies.
• Document breaches of law or university policy in writing.

Skills

Relationship building

Athlete development

Leadership & conflict management

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title Club Mens Lacrosse Coach Department Rec Center Programs and Partnerships Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Benefit Eligible No Job Description Summary

Miami Recreation Services coordinates the hiring of club sport coaches.

Coaches must understand that club sports are directed by the students, therefore, coaches must acknowledge and respect the leadership positions of the officers.

The coach may act only in those areas as authorized by the club in writing.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Club Sports, this position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills while working with student-athletes, university administrators, and external groups.

Coaches will work closely with administration, officers and team members to assist with all operations of a competitive, traveling sports team.

This may include recruitment, scheduling, competition strategy, conditioning, practice planning, reporting, and fundraising.

Job Description Essential Duties:

• Develop the fundamental sport skills and techniques in a safe and progressive manner that is within the scope of the abilities and expertise of the club members.
• Provide instruction and coaching for practices and competitions.
• Promote fair play and good sportsmanship at all times.
• The coach must conduct himself/herself in a professional manner that will reflect positively upon the club and Miami University.
• Assure compliance of all applicable rules and regulations of Miami University and of any conference, league, or association to which the club may belong.
• Report, in writing, to the Club Sports Office or appropriate university office any observed breaches of law or university policy including alcohol consumption or hazing activities of club members.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to build and nurture networks of internal and external relationships.
• Familiar with trends in sport and athlete development techniques
• Leadership and conflict management within the the sport community
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with students

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sport specific experience as coach or athlete at any level
• CPR & First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire
• Blood Borne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of sport specific coaching experience at high school or college level
• Sport-specific coaching certification or training

Required Application Documents

Resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work:

Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

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Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission.