Assistant Coach, Men's Rugby (2026 002793)

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

14h • $18,720 - $20,171 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Men’s Rugby Coach assists the Men’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Rugby Club’s on and off-field training, practice, and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction, and mentoring of members of the Men’s Rugby Club. As a self-governed student organization, the coach will work with team leaders to support individual development and the growth of the club.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.
• Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
• USA Rugby Level 200 coaching certification.
• Commitment to student development through sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Strong Leadership and Motivational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches, administrators, students and alumni.
• Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independent.

Responsibilities

• Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in organizational management and leadership.
• Design and supervise (in collaboration with the Men’s Head Rugby Coach) all practices and games, both home and away.
• Serves as an essential on-field risk manager.
• Work with the Head Coach and Office of Sports Medicine to ensure all medical clearance requirements are adhered to without exception.
• Assist student club leaders with the planning and coordination of practice and game scheduling, including field scheduling.
• Oversee the club president and team captains and assist them in fulfilling their administrative obligations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Office of the Director of Athletics.

Benefits

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level