Club Men's Rugby Head Coach
University of Denver•Denver, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Denver is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Club Men's Rugby Coach to lead our Club Men's Rugby team for the 2026-2027 season. This position requires an experienced coach with a strong background in rugby and experience coaching at a high level. 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.
Requirements
- Prior coaching experience
- Strong rugby background
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
- CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certification (able to be acquired within first 30 days of employment)
- Willingness to work flexible hours, and availability to work evenings (3pm-10pm) and weekends (Saturday and Sunday) based on the team's training and competition schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of prior coaching experience.
- Previous experience as a player.
Responsibilities
- 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 offense and set goals
- Assist with 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 training.
Benefits
- These positions are non-benefited. The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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