Men’s Rugby Coach

This is a 10-month, part-time appointment with benefits. The Men’s Rugby coach is responsible for preparing the rugby club for competition by teaching the game’s rules and strategies. This position provides development of game plans, improving player skills, and monitors the safety of rugby club athletes. The position manages team practices, strength and conditioning, travel, lodging, game matches, and duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan training: Create practice and training sessions to improve player’s skills.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with all student athletes, staff, and faculty both within the recreation and athletic department.
• Develop strategies to be able to compete competitively.
• Manage and lead the rugby team on practice and match days.
• Evaluate and assess player’s abilities and weaknesses; Identify areas for improvement.
• Provide feedback and analyze the performance of club athletes after practices and matches.
• Mentor, counsel, and advise student athletes.
• Oversee and ensure fitness trainings of club atheletes.
• Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs; minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred, (must enroll in Master’s program to be employed if not already completed. Colby College offers financial support to complete masters).
• Three to five years of previous experience preferred.
• Ability to travel with teams.
• Organizational and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
• Professional conduct and appropriate handling of confidential information is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be a reliable, responsible, and dependable employee, to fulfill obligations necessary of the position.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor preferred.
• Knowledge of the game’s rules and strategies.
• Strong leadership skills.