The UCLA Competitive Sports Program, a component of UCLA Recreation, offers the campus community a wide variety of competition and recreational sport activities. Within Competitive Sports is our Club Sports Program, The Club Sports Program offers UCLA students, staff, and faculty a competitive alternative to Intramural sports, Instructional Programs, and Intercollegiate Athletics. Currently, approximately 2,000 members of the campus community participate in Club Sports.
Club Sport positions are a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining more experience in coaching at the collegiate level. Volunteer Coach Positions are available and can hold the title of Head Coach or Assistant Coach depending on what the team needs. The Head Coach is to help in all aspects related to the planning, preparation, management, and implementation of a comprehensive collegiate club program.
Responsibilities
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Plan and implement strategies for club practices.
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Create training programs to keep athletes fit in-season and out of season
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Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques, and strategies in preparation for and during competition
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Develop a clear structure along with the Club Officers that outlines how tryouts will be handled and what process you will follow to make cuts (if necessary)
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Collaborate with other coaches and Club Officers in coordinating general administrative duties (including budgeting, fundraising, publicity, dues collection, etc.)
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Work with Safety Officers and Athletic Training staff to report injuries of athletes and put them through the return to play protocol
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Travel to all games and tournaments
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Should be able to recognize a possible concussion (through provided trainings) and follow through with proper next steps of how of the departments concussion management protocol
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Comply with specific league or governing body rules and regulations
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Maintain a professional and positive presence in the sporting community
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Attend all trainings as designated by the Competitive Sports Staff
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This position does have the ability to participate in professional development to develop their skills, but is determined by the team
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Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training
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1-3 years of coaching experience (collegiate level preferred)
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Excellent judgment, problem solving, planning, and organization skills
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Knowledge of current various coaching techniques/strategies, including forward play
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Coaching certification from sport governing body or professional association
Preferred Qualifications
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Proven record of competitive success at high school or collegiate level
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Ability to administer a large program, including recruiting, scheduling, and practice plans
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Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes
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CPR/First Aid certification
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of a holistic collegiate experience with focus on academic excellence
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Comfort using email and social media channels
Salary & Benefits
This is a paid monthly position.
This position is not eligible for UC Benefits but does provide worker’s compensation coverage if you are injured during the course of employment while performing the duties of the position.
Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and will require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Mandated Reporter
Per the California Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter
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