University of Denver·Quinte West, Ontario
Lead the Club Women's Lacrosse team by planning and executing productive practices and strategic game plans. Foster a supportive and disciplined environment while coordinating with staff to achieve specific performance goals.
The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach to lead our Club Women's Lacrosse team for the 2026-2027 season. This position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in lacrosse and experience coaching at a high level. The University of Denver Women’s Lacrosse team boasts 3 National Championship titles coming off the most recent one in Spring 2026. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment to help student-athletes reach their full potential.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
Travel to away games, 2-3 weekly evening practices and weekends for games.
Ability to coach from September to end of March (no coaching during summer or winter break)
Plan and execute effective and productive practices and game plans.
Coordinate with other coaches and set goals (shooting percentage, goals per game, assist-to-turnover ratio)
Assist in practice planning, film study, scouting and game preparation
Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive training environment for all athletes, ensuring adherence to team and university standards.
Develop seasonal training plans, prepare athletes for competition, and provide strategic coaching to help the club achieve their goals
Promote a positive team culture and encourage sportsmanship, discipline, and accountability among club members.
Maintain effective communication with the Club Sports Manager and other relevant university staff.
Abide by the University of Denver club coaching policies and guidelines.
Attend mandatory coach meetings with the Club Sports Manager and any other required trainings.
• Three or more years of prior coaching experience
00 p.m. (MST) July 30th, 2026.
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu [https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$25.00.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status
These positions are non-benefited. The University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2022-05/benefits-overview-nonbenefited-employees.pdf] offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver [https://www.du.edu/].
1. Resume
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement [https://www.du.edu/equalopportunity/non-discrimination-statement].
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.
Requires prior coaching experience and a strong lacrosse background, with First Aid/CPR/AED and CDC Concussion certifications required within 30 days. Candidates must be available for evening and weekend work, including travel to away games.
Market context
In Ontario, club women’s lacrosse assistant coach roles typically draw candidates with prior coaching experience and a strong playing background, especially when evening, weekend, and travel availability are required. These positions are competitive because teams often look for coaches who can support athlete development, game preparation, and safety compliance, including First Aid/CPR/AED and concussion certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and availability before applying.