Assistant Coach & Director of Operations, Women's Lacrosse
University of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Assistant Coach & Director of Operations, Women's LacrosseJob Profile Title
Assistant Coach, 1st Women's LacrosseJob Description Summary
Reporting directly to Head Coach of Women’s Lacrosse/Director of Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy (PAWLA); oversee daily operations of the women’s lacrosse program; manage all program logistics, including recruiting and team travel, team meals, and fueling station; provide administrative support to the coaches; supervise team of student managers; manage recruiting database; organize all program scheduling; assist with alumni relations, equipment ordering, and budget management. Organize and implement all aspects of the student-athlete experience in the PAWLA. Oversee daily operations and program logistics, manage program budget, and provide administrative support to the Director; organize all program scheduling; including but not limited to, class sessions, off-campus ventures, and 1-day workshops; participate in curriculum creation.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Manage operations and logistics for all PAWLA programming and communications: Schedule facilities and room rentals for all sessions throughout the academic year; Coordinate calendars and scheduling with our colleagues in Wharton and CSAS; Liaison between PAWLA, CSAS and Wharton to adhere to programming and schedule; Work with the Director to communicate the vision of PAWLA to the broader Penn community; Work with Director and Wharton to develop curriculum and revise content accordingly; Manage the application process for the PAWLA Junior program that includes creating and vetting all candidates; Organize logistics for Wharton Junior Leadership Venture; Serve as Group Leader on the Junior Leadership Venture; Coordinate 1-Day Team Leader and Junior workshops; Arrange guest speakers, VIP events and past captain panels; Oversee all student-athlete communications related to the invitation, scheduling, and curriculum of the PAWLA program; Oversee
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