Coordinator, National Teams

WHO IS USA LACROSSE

USA Lacrosse believes a diverse team best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who represent the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community. We are committed to a team culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed valued included and heard.

Mission
As the governing body of lacrosse in the United States USA Lacrosse fuels the growth enriches the experience and fields the best National Teams.

Core Values

• We Influence - Written and Verbal Communication
• We Serve - Customer Focused
• We Create & Innovate - Creativity
• We Collaborate - Peer Relationships
• We are Humble & Honest - Integrity and Trust
• We Embrace Individuality - Diversity
• We Have Fun Work Hard and Play Hard

If this aligns with who you are and what you are looking for in an organization keep reading.

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Lacrosse is looking for a Coordinator National Teams to join the High Performance Department to provide administrative logistical and operational support for our National Teams and the Center for Sport Science & Safety. You will get to work alongside the Managers for our Womens and Mens National Teams and will do things like coordinate National Team travel logistics for athletes coaches and staff maintain apparel and equipment inventory provide special event support and work on other special projects to support the team. You will collaborate and interact with our National Team athletes coaches and staff as well as multiple departments within USA Lacrosse to ensure our National Teams have an exceptional experience and can focus on competing at a high-performance level.

If youre detail oriented solution driven and constantly strive for excellence this role could be a great fit. Youll join a talented dedicated team that is passionate about supporting our National Teams and advancing the sport of lacrosse.

A Typical Day Looks Like

• Provides administrative logistical and operational support to assist the National Teams and Center for Sport Science & Safety. This includes but is not limited to responding to inquiries and handling business correspondence (via phone email and mail) and involving necessary internal and external constituents to obtain information and/or escalate matters as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining the National Teams department calendar scheduling meetings and assisting with event planning including arrangements for meal preparation location logistics etc. This includes working with USA Lacrosses travel agency to coordinate necessary travel for our National Teams.
• Maintains and implements systems to optimize communication within the department including but not limited to following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and making recommendations for enhancements to departmental processes. This includes managing project planning and tasks using Teamworks Salesforce and Hudl.
• Oversee and manages online processes for event registrations creates and formats documents and executes necessary National Team event mailings.
• Attends meetings prepares internal support materials and takes meeting minutes.
• Tracks and maintains inventory of National Team equipment apparel and supplies including ad hoc updates as shipments arrive pre- and post-event inventory counts and ongoing year-round monitoring.
• Maintains accurate budget documentation through preparing reimbursements check requests forms and invoices in relation to National Team travel and event expenses.
• Provides onsite event management and oversight for assigned National Team events including troubleshooting and resolving issues in real time and/or escalating to the appropriate parties as needed.
• Coordinates post-event surveys and data collection to be used to evaluate National Team events and make data-driven business decisions.

Is This You

• One (1) to three (3) years of administrative or operations experience in event planning and/or sports operations/management.
• Previous lacrosse experience and/or knowledge of the sport and/or knowledge and understanding of team sports preferred. Knowledge and/or experience working for a non-profit a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products including Teams Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Teamworks Salesforce and Hudl a plus and/or the aptitude to learn new programs and applications.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail follow up/through skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills including written verbal and interpersonal.
• Ability to exercise the appropriate level of discretion and judgement with the capability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information and materials.
• Enthusiastic go-getter with a roll up your sleeves and get it done attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced dynamic environment with ability to pivot with changing priorities.
• Comfortable guiding others and giving directions in an event setting.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule including availability to work nights and weekends based on event needs. This will include some overnight travel for National Teams events.
• Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and appreciate the need to develop grow and fuel the growth of the sport with diversity equity and inclusion in mind.
• Ability to align with USA Lacrosses Mission Vision and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals.

Expected Hours of Work

This position is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and occasionally requires longer hours or weekend work as related to events and other business needs. This is a hybrid position based in Sparks non-peak months (FebruaryMay) the role typically includes three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remote. During our busiest season (JuneJanuary) the role can require more than three days per week in the office to support National Team events.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

The hourly pay range for this position is $18 to $20/hour commensurate with experience including eligibility for annual incentive pay of up to 10% of your annualized salary.

USA Lacrosse offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance offering multiple options for Medical and Dental (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company paid life and AD&D at one time an employees salary up to $50000 and company paid long term disability (LTD) at one year of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire) including a 4% employer contribution at one year of employment.
• Generous PTO company paid holidays bereavement jury duty and parental and maternity leave.
• Additional voluntary insurance options such as supplemental benefits through Colonial and Nationwide pet insurance.
• Discounts on USA Lacrosse merchandise.
• Free parking and access to a free onsite gym at the HQ office.

Travel Requirements

Travel will be necessary for up to 25% of the time. Travel would involve the following mode(s) of travel: car train or air. Some out of area and overnight travel will be expected.

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