Assistant Coach- Women’s Rugby

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the women’s rugby program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the women’s rugby program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the women’s rugby program to constituents).

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience playing and/or coaching women’s rugby at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of rugby skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., hitting, pitching, etc.).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.