This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Recreation and CompetitiveSports, the Club Women’s Ultimate Head Coach is responsible for therecruitment and management of all aspects of the team inconjunction with the team captains and organization’s executiveboard.Essential Duties
Responsible for teaching the fundamentals, skills, and strategyof the sport of ultimate to the team members.
The coach is required to be present during all practices andgames, ensuring all safety standards and guidelines as defined bythe USA Ultimate and Bentley University.
Attend required league meetings.
Work with Team President on scheduling games in accordance withthe USA Ultimate governing rules.
Attend Away games and post-season tournaments that may requiremultiple overnight stays.
Make appropriate decisions regarding the safety and playingability of team members.
Work with the executive board at try-outs to select the team andthen create the lineup for each game.
Represent Bentley University in a manner that is consistent withthe mission of the University.
Ensure all team members are in good academic standing, havecompleted and filed the appropriate paperwork with Student Programs& Engagement and Athletics (Anti-Hazing, travel forms,Liability, and Indemnity waivers, etc.).
Be available to team members to counsel on matters relating toClub Women’s Ultimate, and team morale.
Meet as needed with the appropriate Athletic DepartmentAdministrative staff and Arena Staff on things pertaining to ClubWomen’s Ultimate.
Assist with recruitment and awareness efforts with regards toClub Women’s Ultimate as needed. This includes, but is not limitedto, information sessions, university events, community outreach,and related support throughout the season/offseason
Other Duties
Management of student participants by reinforcing theircommitment to academic performance while balancing participation onan extracurricular team.
Manage the balance of individual team needs and time away fromcampus for practices and games.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years prior coaching or playing experience with a competitive Ultimate Frisbee Program.
Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities with a commitmentto developing and maintaining a positive and productive playingenvironment.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups.Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, anddecision-making skills.
First Aid and CPR training is required.
Experience working with an undergraduate population ortraditional university-aged students
Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United Statesdriver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determinedby Bentley’s insurance carrier.
Work Environment
Coach must be present at all practices and games, of which couldoccur in afternoons and evenings weekdays, and weekends.
Job will entail two practices per week and two games per weekonce season begins.
Work 6-8 hours per week between the months of late August andApril
Be present at all practices and games and must effectivelydemonstrate and instruct techniques and skill to team members.
Physical Requirements
Physical skill and effort are very important for this position.Every practice involves physical effort whether it be demonstratinga skill or conditioning.
Pay Transparency
At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed toattract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includescompetitive compensation, robust benefits, career development andopportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and apositive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with theMassachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity andtransparency, we’re disclosing the salary for this role. Thisposition has a fixed hourly rate of $19.00, paid for hours workedduring the designated seasonal schedule.
If you have questions about the salary or need additionalinformation, please contact us at
Bentley University requires references checks and may conductother pre-employment screening.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Bentley University strives to create a campus community thatwelcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that valuesdifferences and views them as a strength in our community.
Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, buildingstrength through diversity. The University is committed to buildinga community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect thediversity of global business. We strongly encourage applicationsfrom persons from underrepresented groups, individuals withdisabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiencesand backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
waltham, MA, 02254, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.