WHO IS USA LACROSSE
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, we collaborate with passionate experts across the sport to create opportunities for people to enjoy the sport, learn about the game, keep participants safe, and ensure everyone feels welcome. Supporting more than 425,000 members, we provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders.
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 Women's and Men's 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 you’re detail oriented, solution driven, and constantly strive for excellence, this role could be a great fit. You’ll 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 Lacrosse's 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 (SOP's) 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 Lacrosse's 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, MD. In non-peak months (February–May), the role typically includes three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remote. During our busiest season (June–January), 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 employee’s salary up to $50,000 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.
EEO Statement
USA Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military status, veteran status, or any other status/characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. USA Lacrosse believes diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
