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Men\'s Lacrosse Team Assistant Coach (Part-time, Non-Benefited) 1 Position
Category: Part-time Non-Benefited/Hourly
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Department: 764-Lacrosse
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Dec 28, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: PT No Benefits
Position ID: 171268

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About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour\'s drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at .

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TITLE: Part-Time Men\'s Lacrosse Team Assistant Coach
DEPARTMENT: Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development
SUPERVISOR: Sarah Potrikus, Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Leadership Development
SSTA APPROVER: Christine Pulsifer
SCHEDULE: 3-4 weekly practices/meetings when in season. Attend scheduled games, events, and film reviews.
HOURLY RATE: $18.25

General Statement of Duties:

Is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and directing all aspects of the Club Lacrosse Team program in conjunction with the Lacrosse Team officers. Is cognizant of, and responsible for adhering to, all rules, regulations, and policies of Worcester State University, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, and those organizations with which the University club sport programs are affiliated.

Responsibilities:

1. Will attend each practice and competition, as well as meetings and events as needed.

2. Will work with the Head Coach and Lacrosse Team officers to provide and implement a structured safe practice that enhances all elements of lacrosse, including, but not limited to defensive and offensive skills and physical conditioning and exercise.

3. Ensures that team practices are safe and follow standard safety guidelines.

4. Will work in conjunction with the Head Coach and Lacrosse Team officers on developing the schedule of competitions and events.

5. Ensures that all student-athletes have completed physicals with WSU.

6. Shall adhere to the weekly hours schedule established by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development.

7. The Assistant Coach cannot be a current member of the team.

8. The Assistant Coach will uphold and maintain proper health and safety policies/procedures as required by the University.

9. Shall adhere to all rules of Worcester State University.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: * Successful/Previous experience coaching Lacrosse at a collegiate, high school, or comparable level.

• Knowledge of current coaching techniques, as well as NCAA Lacrosse rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse college student community as well as differing skill levels.
• Knowledge of the Club Sport structure and an ability to work within that structure and with the Executive Board of the Lacrosse Team collaboratively.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor\'s degree preferred
2. May or may not be a current employee of WSU
3. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences (i.e., students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration and community)

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at worcester.interviewexchange.com. A representative from the department will contact individuals for interviews.

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