Assistant Coach - Lacrosse

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Coach I to provide direct and independent coaching for student-athletes who compete in Division I, NCAA Women's Lacrosse for the University of Florida. The Assistant Coach I is responsible for promoting academic excellence as well as the assessment of recruitment or prospective student-athletes, which includes creating individualized development plans for each student-athlete and contributing to overall game and match plans. Other responsibilities include media relations, inventory and purchasing, facilitating team meetings, budget line-item management, and other administrative duties as assigned. Note: This position does not receive an employment contract. Employment is at-will.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Organized individual with strong administrative, interpersonal, and computer skills

• Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds and with high energy, intense personalities

• Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, holidays and extensive overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Coaching experience at the collegiate level

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants please go to www.FloridaGators.com/employment to apply. For individuals without computer access, stop by the University Athletic Association, Inc. Human Resources offices located on the 2nd floor of the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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