Job no: 498190
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Recreation / Kennedy Mountain Campus
Division: Recreation and Wellness
The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Women’s Lacrosse Coach to lead our Club Women’s Lacrosse team for the 2025-2026 season. This position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in lacrosse and experience coaching at a high level. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment to help student-athletes reach their full potential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills
• Has a passion for working with athletes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster team spirit, motivate athletes and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the team’s training and competition schedule.
• Knows how to balance fun with competitiveness and wants the players to enjoy their experience on the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
• CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)

• Assist the head coach in planning and running two weekly practices (2 hours each)
• Attend and support team at weekend games and tournaments (travel required)
• Provide constructive, individualized, and team-wide feedback to enhance performance
• Help with game-day preparation and sideline management
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team culture