Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse (part-time)

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Job Description

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach (part-time)

The Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coaches will fulfill the responsibilities of assistant coaching, scheduling, and development of the Women’s Lacrosse team members. The assistant coach will work effectively in a professional manner on and off the field with university administrators. The assistant coach will follow university guidelines related to academic standards, policies, Honor Code, and administrative needs.

What you will be doing in this position:

Follow university policies related to academic standards and the Honor Code and ensure team compliance.
Collaborate with administrators to provide success for students on and off the field.
Report injuries and/or safety concerns to the Athletic Training Manager
Attend all practices and home games (non-negotiable)

Fall & Winter Practices: MWF 6:00-7:50am

Travel with the team to all away games (non-negotiable)
Maintain clear communication with coaching staff and athletes.
Be approachable and professional on and off the field.
Make academics the top priority for team members.
Support the Head Coach in development and/or execution of practice plans.
Teach skills, strategies, rules, and proper technique
Demonstrate and lead drills
Motivate, encourage, and support athletes
Game day preparations, arrive early to:
o Inspect field
o Lead warm-ups
Maintain proper storage of equipment and other team gear.
Set an example of good sportsmanship.
Know and understand rules of the game.
Know Extramural Sports and US Lacrosse eligibility policies.

What qualifies you for this role:

• High School diploma (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Physical Education, Recreation Management, Exercise Science & Wellness, Student Affairs, or related field (preferred)
• Assistant coached 1 or more years at high school or equivalent level (preferred)
• Assistant coached Women’s Lacrosse at university level (preferred)

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Be familiar with US Lacrosse guidelines and regulations (preferred)
• Be an approachable and professional person in the workplace (required)
• Be capable of developing leadership opportunities for students via team involvement (required)
• Make graduation from college, the highest priority for team members (required)
• Be an example to students and operate within the boundaries established by the missions of BYU (required)
• Motivate students to do well academically, and work tirelessly to support the Honor Code and the principles it stands for (required)
• Collaborate with administrators to provide success for students on and off the field (required)

Additional Comments:

This position is a Part-time Category III contracted position working typically 10-12 hours per week. It is renewed annually based on the development and the needs of the team, at the will of the University. The assistant coach reports directly to the Extramural Sports Program Manager. There are no benefits associated with this position. There are minimal physical tasks aside from assistant coaching in all types of weather conditions. This position may be restricted from working in any other capacity at BYU, due to the Affordable Care Act guidelines for part-time classifications.

Pay Grade: Contract Work

Typical Starting Pay: pre-determined by the head coach according to how many a week are committed to. Typical average is 10-12 hours a week.

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

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