PT Athletic Club Sports Coaches

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

36d•$1,500 - $8,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University is seeking Club Sports Coaches/Instructors to lead and develop student club sports teams. This role involves conducting safe and effective practices, providing sport-specific instruction, and fostering a positive team environment. Coaches will work collaboratively with student leaders to achieve team goals and support the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, aligning with the university's mission.

Requirements

Ability to conduct safe, organized, and productive practices.
Skill in providing sport-specific instruction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
Ability to work collaboratively with student leaders.
Commitment to supporting the personal, athletic, and leadership development of student-athletes.
Adherence to a coaching philosophy aligned with program goals.
Promotion and modeling of good sportsmanship, fair play, respect, and positive team culture.
Professional and positive representation of the university and program.
Prioritization of participant safety and well-being.
Willingness to travel with the team for competitions.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and rules.
Support for maintaining a team environment free from prohibited conduct.
Assistance in ensuring participants meet registration, waiver, and eligibility requirements.
Regular communication with student leaders and administrators.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe, organized, and productive practices and training sessions that help club members develop and improve their sport-specific skills.
Provide sport-specific instruction, coaching, and constructive feedback appropriate to the team's experience and competitive level.
Work collaboratively with student club leaders to establish practice plans, team goals, and expectations.
Support the personal, athletic, and leadership development of student-athletes.
Maintain a coaching philosophy consistent with the goals and student-development mission of the Brandeis Club Sports program and the Department of Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation.
Promote and model good sportsmanship, fair play, respect, and positive team culture.
Represent Brandeis University and the Club Sports program in a professional and positive manner at all times.
Prioritize the safety and well-being of all participants during practices, competitions, and team activities.
Travel with the team to competitions when required and provide appropriate coaching and supervision during team travel.
Ensure that all participants follow applicable Brandeis University, Club Sports, facility, league, and governing-body policies and rules.
Support student leaders in maintaining a team environment free from alcohol, illegal substances, harassment, discrimination, and other inappropriate conduct during Club Sports activities.
Assist student leaders in ensuring that participants have completed all required Club Sports registration, waiver, and eligibility requirements before participating in practices or competitions.
Communicate regularly with student club leaders and/or the Club Sports Administrator regarding team activities, scheduling, competitions, and concerns that may arise.
Take part in other team or Club Sports responsibilities as appropriate to the needs of the program.