Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach

The Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach will be responsible for all day to day operations of a college level rugby program and conduct the rugby program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, USA Rugby, NIRA and Institutional rules and regulation. A particular emphasis will be on recruiting qualified student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with providing instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, and prepare student-athletes for competition.
• Maintain positive and professional relations with students, athletes, alumni and other constituents.
• Assist with monitoring student-athlete academic performance to ensure academic success.
• Recruit and retain student-athletes within compliance regulations and Guilfords’ academic admissions standards.
• Assist with coordinating all activities for home and away games including team travel plan, transportation, and lodging.
• Assist with fundraising and public relations activities.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer competency skills (MS word, Excel, email, etc.)
• USA Rugby Level 200 certification required.
• Valid drivers license required.