GAC- Women's Lacrosse

1 week ago

Leavenworth, United States University of Saint Mary Full time
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The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the day to day function of the Women’s Lacrosse program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate the use of and help maintain the Lacrosse fields and equipment.
  • Assist in maintaining USM’s adherence to conference and league policies.
  • Responsible for all aspects related to assisting the head coach with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, and supervising pre-season and conditioning programs.
  • Assisting in the recruitment of possible student-athletes and assisting in the coordination of on-campus visits.
  • Will demonstrate a commitment to continued learning/professional development via presentations, workshops, and/or conferences.
  • The GA will oversee the team managers.
  • Assist with driving vans for travel games as well as travel preparations
  • Responsible for the daily academic progress of current lacrosse student-athletes.
  • Additional assignments include working with: Sports Information for inputting rosters; NAIA Champions of Character program; fundraising; maintaining and promoting positive public relations; film exchange; game day operations; scouting of opponents; or other daily duties as assigned by head coach.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Must meet eligibility for USM Graduate Assistantship program which includes acceptance into one of the USM graduate programs.
  • College level playing experience required.
  • Effective and positive interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to successfully pass required background screening as appropriate.
  • Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.