Ultimate Frisbee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary

Essential Duties

• Responsible for teaching the fundamentals, skills, and strategy of the sport of ultimate to the team members.

• The coach is required to be present during all practices and games, ensuring all safety standards and guidelines as defined by the USA Ultimate and Bentley University.

• Attend required league meetings.

• Work with Team President on scheduling games in accordance with the USA Ultimate governing rules.

• Attend Away games and post-season tournaments that may require multiple overnight stays.

• Make appropriate decisions regarding the safety and playing ability of team members.

• Work with the executive board at try-outs to select the team and then create the lineup for each game.

• Represent Bentley University in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the University.

• Ensure all team members are in good academic standing, have completed 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 to Club Women's Ultimate, and team morale.

• Meet as needed with the appropriate Athletic Department Administrative staff and Arena Staff on things pertaining to Club Women's Ultimate.

• Assist with recruitment and awareness efforts with regards to Club Women's Ultimate as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, information sessions, university events, community outreach, and related support throughout the season/offseason

Other Duties

• Management of student participants by reinforcing their commitment to academic performance while balancing participation on an extracurricular team.

• Manage the balance of individual team needs and time away from campus 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 commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• First Aid and CPR training is required.

• Experience working with an undergraduate population or traditional university-aged students

• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver's license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley's insurance carrier.

Work Environment

• Coach must be present at all practices and games, of which could occur in afternoons and evenings weekdays, and weekends.

• Job will entail two practices per week and two games per week once season begins.

• Work 6-8 hours per week between the months of late August and April

• Be present at all practices and games and must effectively demonstrate 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 demonstrating a skill or conditioning.

Pay Transparency

At Bentley we offer a "total rewards" package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we're disclosing the salary for this role. This position has a fixed hourly rate of $19.00, paid for hours worked during the designated seasonal schedule.

If you have questions about the salary or need additional information, please contact us at GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.