Head Coach, Women’s Rugby

The head coach oversees all aspects of the structure, leadership, and administration of the intercollegiate athletic program in a manner that aligns with the mission and values of the University and Athletics department. This position recruits and works to retain student-athletes; monitors student-athletes’ academic progress; strives for competitive success; manages the budget; oversees coaching staff; and verifies the program’s compliance with University and governing body guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identifies, evaluates, and recruits student-athletes for success at Lindenwood University.
• Imparts to student-athletes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and knowledge essential to the sport.
• Produces a high-performing team capable of meeting and maintaining competitive expectations as determined by the University athletic administration.
• Acts in accordance with the athletic code of conduct and exhibits a professional and sportsman-like manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to the policies, procedures, bylaws, regulations, and rules of Lindenwood University, Intercollegiate Athletics, and the program’s governing body.
• Completes all program administrative responsibilities according to procedures.
• Operates a fiscally responsible program; provides leadership for the team’s fundraising activities and program advancement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ coaching experience preferred.
• Collegiate-level coaching experience preferred.