Club Coach - Women's Club Rugby

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall•Schenectady, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coaches, manages, and develops a competitive Club Rugby team (non-varsity, independent league member). Maintains and demonstrates a positive, collaborative spirit to work with the team, and a passion for the sport.

Requirements

Prior experience coaching and playing competitive rugby (preferably college-level) required.
Current status as a compliant USA Rugby Certified Coach with minimum USA Rugby Intro to Coaching Certification or ability to obtain prior to the start of the season.
Working knowledge of rugby league rules and regulations or willingness to obtain.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
Ability to function independently, display strong attention to detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Current participation in recreational league (as coach or player) preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses excellent leadership.
Designs coaching strategies and develops cohesive team mentality.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with student athletes.
Ensures the medical safety of all participants in collaboration with outside Athletic Trainers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Administers and plans, in collaboration with club student leaders, all aspects of the rugby program adhering to league and department compliance.
Communicates injuries and reports incidents to the Student Activities department.
Present at all on- and off-campus or league games during regular season(s), as well as daily practices (20 weeks total).