Sport Club Coach Assistant Coach - Men's Lacrosse

About the role

Under the direction of the A.S./SDSU Competitive Sports Coordinator, the Assistant Coach for the men's club lacrosse team assists with the coordination and operations of the San Diego State University Men's Club Lacrosse team. This includes creating practice plans and team development strategies, running and controlling team drills, enhancing team skill performance, enforcing rules and policies, and serving as a positive role model for the program and SDSU.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all job expectations as outlined in the Associated Students/SDSU Sport Club Coaching Agreement
• Supervises team practices, training, competitions and travel
• Ensures individual and program compliance with all policies and procedures of Associated Students/SDSU and Aztec Recreation
• Ensures safety of all team members, assistant coaches, and equipment is the top priority at all times
• Assists team members in achieving recruiting goals
• Assists with the design and implementation of practice schedules and training schemes for evening and/or weekend practices
• Ensures scheduled practices begin and end on time
• Assists team members in achieving fundraising goals
• Works with coaches from other programs and sport leagues to coordinate scrimmages and competitions
• Assists with the coordination of travel arrangements
• Assists with necessary equipment maintenance and repairs
• Works collaboratively with team officers and administrators to develop and achieve program priorities
• Maintains team's positive community standing
• Assists in outreach to alumni to recruit support for the team
• Represents the team in regional or national meetings with other coaches or organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various A.S. and University departments
• Represents the team and Associated Students/SDSU in a professional manner at all times
• Maintains positive and effective working relationships with all athletes and staff
• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies
• Adheres to Associated Students' Code of Safe Practices
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence
• Ensures proper documentation is completed for each accident (employee and/or non-employee) and forwards to supervisor
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to the appropriate party immediately

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience: Proficient knowledge of Aztec Recreation programs, facilities, and policies required; knowledge of Microsoft applications and Aztec Recreation website required; knowledge and/or participation of Aztec Recreation programs and facilities preferred
• License & Certification: American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required (online courses excluded); valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance required
• Trainings: Anti-Harassment training (must be completed within 30 days of hire); Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (must be completed within 30 days of hire); Gender Awareness Training (must be completed within 30 days of hire); must complete the California Defensive Driving Course; attend all mandatory Aztec Recreation/Sport Club Staff meetings and trainings as directed

Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and ability to recruit, train, and evaluate collegiate student athletes
• Strong coaching background with an emphasis on skill development and leadership
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with student athletes, team officers, coaches, administrators, and alumni
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and diplomacy

Pay

$20 per hour (part-time hourly position)

Schedule

Part-time position requiring flexibility and willingness to work up to 25 hours per week; schedules vary according to team needs throughout the academic year.