Lacrosse Program Director

Woodinville Lacrosse is hiring a Program Director! The Program Director will oversee program operations and development for boys' lacrosse in grades K-8, coordinating with the high school coach for K-12 alignment. This position is part time, requiring more time preparing for and during the lacrosse season from February to May.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Calendar—Present to board an annual youth and high school calendar including:

· Start and end dates for each season

· Registration dates for each season

· Tournaments or other non-league games or events

· Communication schedule to players, parents, and community

Coaching

· Prepare a coaching roster for each team at youth levels well in advance of each season for Board approval

· Develop and implement coaching development program and coordinated coaching curriculum in collaboration with the Woodinville High School Coach

· Ensure each coach understands expectations, relevant rules and guidelines, and safety guidelines.

Player Development & Welfare

· Maintain club outlined health and safety guidelines

· Develop and implement a coordinated player retention and growth plan

· Develop and implement academic expectations at the middle and high school levels

· Develop and implement a coordinated lacrosse awareness and recruiting plan at both the youth and high school levels.

Operations

· Operations game and practice field scheduling requirements for each season

· Coordinate with coaches and parent volunteers to outline game and practice support, including scorers, setup, etc.

· Prepare a gear and equipment needs list for program

· Coordinate with Gear and Equipment Coordinator to ensure equipment and uniform inventory is current

· Work with spirit wear volunteer on Spirit Gear and Spirit Gear website

Inter-Program Relations

· Strengthen relations with neighboring lacrosse programs

· Outreach to lacrosse programs in other areas – i.e. B.C., Oregon, Idaho, etc.

Community Development

· Work with board to handle any player, parent, or coaching concerns

· Provide consistent content to Communications Director to be posted on program website and via appropriate social media including pictures, high lights, and commentary

· Manage the creation of a monthly email newsletter

Fiscal Management

· Manage operations within budget constraints - Expenses (Coaching stipends, field rentals, supplies, etc) and Revenue (registration fees, fund raising)

· Review budget vs. actual with board quarterly

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

- Proven experience in managing programs and working with non-profit board and community
- Strong playing and coaching background in lacrosse

- Experience working with player from K-12
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Proficient in budgeting and financial management
- Demonstrated expertise in program development and implementation

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through effective program management, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

About Woodinville Lacrosse

Woodinville Lacrosse Club founded in 2009, as a local 501c3 nonprofit organization with the purpose to promote & support lacrosse in Woodinville, WA. We encourage & support teamwork, discipline & respect for others that comes from participating in athletic competition. We provide financial support for the additional athletic training of our players, coaches, & for the auxiliary equipment that benefits our lacrosse teams. In order to facilitate this, Woodinville Lacrosse Club will organize social and fundraising events for players, coaches & families throughout the year. We promote enthusiastic & positive behavior at lacrosse games, which upholds the highest standards of spirit & sportsmanship. We will also act as liaison between the lacrosse teams, coaches, parents, school administration & the general public.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $8,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 2 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• lacrosse playing: 4 years (Preferred)
• lacrosse coaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person