CAPLAX COMMISSIONER

The Capital Area Youth Girls Lacrosse League (CAPLAX) is seeking a Commissioner to lead the organization as a
paid contractor.

Job Description:
The Commissioner will be expected to manage the girls youth lacrosse league in Central Texas in accordance
with the organizational charter and the spirit of the CAPLAX mission and Code of Conduct. The Commissioner
will report to the CAPLAX Board and their duties will include:
1. Plan, Schedule, and Conduct League Meetings
2. Develop and maintain a reference contact list of: Program Administrators, Coaches, GDA’s
3. Recruit and facilitate new program entry into the league
4. Develop a Season Budget and facilitate collection of league fees
5. Develop Season Schedule for all divisions
6. Establish and facilitate the League Determination Committee
7. Maintain CAPLAX website with current informative data and necessary reporting (may be outsourced)
8. Establish Social Media and Digital presence for league
9. Assure a host Program is established for the Pre-Season and Post-Season Tournaments
10. Assure insurance coverage for CAPLAX and individual Programs
11. Develop and Implement CAPLAX Strategy
12. Lead contract negotiation with official’s organization (CTWLOO)
13. Maintain legal filings with the Texas State Comptroller and IRS
14. Adjudicate league grievances
15. Enlist the volunteer Program Directors’ support in carrying out agreed responsibilities
16. Provide the CAPLAX Board an End-of-the-Season report
17. Any other duties set forth by the CAPLAX Board

Qualifications:
 Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented with a desire and ability to collaborate
 Strong communication and leadership skills
 Passion for youth athletics and strong interest in working to grow girl’s lacrosse
 Prior business experience or experience as youth sports program coordinator, youth sports volunteer,
or as a lacrosse player or coach is ideal (but not required)
 Growth mindset and desire for feedback
 Pass an NCSI background check

Education:
 Associate/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience

Work Location:
 Austin, TX and vicinity and Virtual Meetings

Stipend Range: $3000.00 - $5000.00 based on experience and scope of duties

Deadline to Apply: Friday, 8 November 2019

Submit Resume with Cover Letter to the 'Attention of CAPLAX Search Committee' to email: [email protected]


As an alternative to the Commissioner Role noted above, you may find the CAPLAX Administrator responsibility of interest:

CAPLAX ADMINISTRATOR

The Capital Area Youth Girls Lacrosse League (CAPLAX) is seeking an Administrator to lead the organization as
a paid contractor.

Job Description:
The Administrator will be expected to manage the girls youth lacrosse league in Central Texas in accordance
with the organizational charter and the spirit of the CAPLAX mission and Code of Conduct. The Administrator
will report to the CAPLAX Board and their duties will include:
1. Plan, Schedule, and Conduct League Meetings
2. Develop and maintain a reference contact list of: Program Administrators, Coaches, GDA’s
3. Facilitate new program entry into the league
4. Develop a Season Budget and facilitate collection of league fees
5. Develop Season Schedule for all divisions
6. Establish and facilitate the League Determination Committee
7. Maintain CAPLAX website with current informative data and necessary reporting and develop a social
media presence for the league (may be outsourced)
8. Assure a host Program is established for the Pre-Season and Post-Season Tournaments
9. Maintain insurance coverage for CAPLAX and individual Programs
10. Enlist the volunteer Program Directors’ support in carrying out agreed responsibilities
11. Provide the CAPLAX Board an End-of-the-Season report
12. Any other duties set forth by the CAPLAX Board

Qualifications:
 Organizational skills, detail-oriented with a desire and ability to collaborate
 Communication and leadership skills
 Passion for youth athletics and strong interest in working to grow girl’s lacrosse in Central/Austin, TX
 Prior business experience or experience as youth sports program coordinator, youth sports volunteer,
or as a lacrosse player or coach is ideal (but not required)
 Pass an NCSI background check

Education:
 Associate/Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Work Location:
 Austin, TX and vicinity and Virtual Meetings

Stipend Range: $2000.00-$3,000.00 based on experience and scope of duties

Application Deadline: Friday, 8 November 2019

Submit Resume with Cover Letter to the Attention of 'CAPLAX Search Committee' to email: [email protected]