Club Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Club Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach Location: Denver, CO Work Type: Staff Part‑Time Categories: Recreation / Kennedy Mountain Campus The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated assistant coach to lead our Club Women’s Lacrosse team for the 2026‑2027 season. The position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in lacrosse and a history of coaching at a high level. The University’s Women’s Lacrosse team has won three National Championship titles, most recently in Spring 2026. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment to help student‑athletes reach their full potential. Essential Functions Travel to away games, 2–3 weekly evening practices, and weekend games. Coach from September to the end of March (no coaching during summer or winter break). Plan and execute effective and productive practices and game plans. Coordinate with other coaches and set goals (shooting percentage, goals per game, assist‑to‑turnover ratio). Assist in practice planning, film study, scouting, and game preparation. Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive training environment for all athletes, ensuring adherence to team and university standards. Develop seasonal training plans, prepare athletes for competition, and provide strategic coaching to help the club achieve its goals. Promote a positive team culture and encourage sportsmanship, discipline, and accountability among club members. Maintain effective communication with the Club Sports Manager and other relevant university staff. Abide by the University of Denver club coaching policies and guidelines. Attend mandatory coach meetings with the Club Sports Manager and any other required trainings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong leadership skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster team spirit, motivate athletes, and resolve conflicts. Ability to balance fun with competitiveness and to help players enjoy their experience on the team. Passion for working with athletes. Required Qualifications Prior coaching experience. Strong lacrosse background. First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (acquirable within the first 30 days of employment). CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certification (acquirable within the first 30 days of employment). Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings (3 pm–10 pm) and weekends (Saturday and Sunday) based on the team’s training and competition schedule. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of prior coaching experience. Work Schedule Average 15–20 hours per week. Evenings (3 pm–10 pm) and weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Ability to commit to traveling to away games, 2–3 weekly practices each week in the evenings and weekends for games. Ability to coach from September to the end of May. Hourly Range Effective hourly range: $20.00–$25.00. Benefits These positions are non‑benefited. The University of Denver offers some benefits for non‑benefited employees. Equal Opportunity The University of Denver is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act, the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights (“POWR”) Act, and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non‑Discrimination Statement. Background Check All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Denver