Assistant Coach – Women’s Rugby

Essential Functions:

• Assists the head coach in the organization and implementation of practice plans and game management.
• Assists the head coach with scouting of opponents and film breakdown.
• Assists the head coach in the scheduling all travel and lodging arrangements for the program.
• Assists in the academic monitoring of student athletes during each academic year.
• Assists in scheduling league and non-league athletic contests and scrimmages.
• Assists the head coach in decisions regarding budget management for the program.
• Assists the head coach and the equipment manager with the selection and purchase of apparel and equipment.
• Assists the head coach and the athletic training staff in monitoring the injuries of student athletes.
• Assists in the organization and administration of fundraising activities in conjunction with the Director of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association.
• Assists in the completion of Travel Forms, End of Season Reports, Preseason and In-season Squad Lists and Travel Expense Reports.
• Assists the head coach in the recruitment of qualified student athletes (at least one quarter of the roster each year).

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience in women's rugby coaching is preferred.
• Collegiate rugby playing experience is preferred.
• Experience in a collegiate environment is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of all NCAA and NIRA rules and regulations.
• Experience in speaking with small and large groups.
• Experience with fundraising activities.
• AED, CPR and First Aid certification and NCAA Rules Test is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.