Notice Date
October 10, 2008
Closing Date
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Salary
Non-exempt; Salary, DOE
Work Schedule
PT; October – May; approximately 20-25 hrs per week + tournament travel
General Description
The Lacrosse Coach will be responsible for all aspects of the program including coaching, and assisting team leaders with recruiting, scheduling, travel, fundraising, purchasing, administrative duties and skill development. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach and coach student athletes in a competitive academic and athletic environment. Reports to the Director of Club Sports.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Attend and plan daily practice.
- Travel with the team during weekend tournaments.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and coach women’s Lacrosse within the academic and athletic philosophies of PLU.
- Coordinate appropriate arrangements for home contests, including set-up, officials, game management, equipment, and arrangements for visiting teams.
- Coordinate appropriate arrangements for away events including travel rosters, travel itineraries, transportation, meals, lodging, equipment/travel expense reports.
- Instruct with sound principles and expert skills in Lacrosse.
- Motivate team for maximum performance by utilizing motivational philosophies that meet the needs of the students and are consistent with the PLU Athletics Program philosophy.
- Respond to all appropriate correspondence, email, phone calls, and administrative deadlines.
- Attend all staff/coaches meetings, events and functions assigned by the Director of Club Sports.
- Determine team goals and objectives prior to start of season.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Committed, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.
- Ability to teach Lacrosse to individuals and the team as a whole.
- Ability to effectively motivate team members.
- Knowledge of Athletics/University rules and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, flexibility and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
- Skill to deal with student needs in a range of academic and non-academic issues.
- Skill in the use of personal computer systems; knowledge of related word processing and database management software.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including telephone, calculator, copier and fax.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Past Lacrosse/coaching experience.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Application Procedure
Submit university application to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
