Head Coach, Women's Rugby

Seneca•Ontario, CA

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Varsity & Operations, the Varsity Head Coach – Women’s Rugby is responsible for working with the Sports Coordinator to co-develop and manage an academically and athletically successful program that is a perennial contender for an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Championship with the ultimate goal of medaling/winning a National Championship. The Head Coach supervises the team’s coaching staff, ensures the coaches are fulfilling the practice, game, and recruitment plans, and college/ OCAA administrative rules, policies, and requirements are completed in a timely manner; and communicates effectively with the Athletics & Recreation staff. The Varsity Head Coach supports and mentors the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development, and leadership; and works collaboratively in a large athletics and recreation department where financial, human, and physical resources consisting of 13 varsity programs and extensive recreation programming are shared.

Requirements

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certification (or in progress)
3-5 years of coaching experience, particularly at the post-secondary, high school, and high club levels
Leadership skills
Deep commitment to sportsmanship and coaching excellence
Strong connections with high school and club Rugby coaches to drive recruitment
Excelling in interpersonal communication, administration, and motivation
Dedicated to fostering a culture of fair play and positive team dynamics
Candidates must be able to travel between Seneca campus locations

Responsibilities

Develop the overall athletic plans (long-range to daily practice plans) to maximize player and team development
Preparation of offensive and defensive strategies and systems to be successful at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association level
Identify and successfully recruit quality student-athletes, including hosting recruitment tournaments
Support and mentor the values of excellence in academics and athletics, character development, and leadership
Maintain effective communications and administrative systems amongst coaches, players, athletic and facility staff
Work collaboratively in a large athletics and recreation department consisting of 15 varsity programs and extensive recreation programming
Complete adherence to and support of Ontario Colleges Athletic Association, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, and Seneca policies and procedures
Organization and delivery of a competitive club/high school Rugby tournament in conjunction with athletic staff
Travel with, and supervise the team on all road trips
Support the team, which includes 1-2 assistant coach(es) and a team therapist who is present at practices and games