Head Coach, Women's Rugby

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for Head Coaches for Men's and Women's Rugby (Non-NCAA) to instruct and manage an intercollegiate sports team that is not affiliated with the NCAA; plans and directs training of student athletes; assesses individuals abilities and skill levels to determine best appropriate team position; analyzes opposing team performance and capabilities and determine game strategy; assists players reaching highest athletic potential through training and leadership skills; leads team practices, sporting events, and team development activities; mentors students to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; purchases and inventories equipment; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintain statistical information; actively recruits and retains top talent; organizes team travel; oversees promotion and fundraising efforts and collaborates with the development office to identify, cultivate and solicit donor prospects.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• World Rugby Level 1 coaching certification required
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Credit history check
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• World Rugby Level 2 coaching certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, and lead team sport practices, training sessions, competitions, and events; observe player skills and provide instruction for new techniques
• Design coaching strategies which prepare team for competition
• Implement strength and skill training methods to build player capabilities
• Facilitate player cooperation through team enhancement activities
• Direct entire recruiting process, identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of top prospective student-athletes
• Establish and enhance the competitive schedule and coordinate team travel
• Maintain compliance with University policies and regulations
• Oversee Booster Clubs to ensure compliance with University, conference, and national governing body rules and regulations
• Establish and enforce rules and code of conduct as well as mentor student-athlete growth
• Collaborate with athletic and university units such as admissions, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, student-athlete services, facilities, international programs, and compliance offices
• Oversee team promotion and community outreach
• Collaborate with development office to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit donor prospects
• Schedule, plan, organize and conduct summer sports camps in support of athletics and the University; promote growth of sports camps
• Purchase, manage, inventory, and distribute all gear and equipment
• Manage the operating budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

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