Head Rugby Coach

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.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required.