Coaches, manages, and develops a competitive Club Rugby team
(non-varsity, independent league member). Maintains and
demonstrates a positive, collaborative spirit to work with the
team, and a passion for the sport.
Women’s Club Rugby Coach
Work Days: Varied
Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business
need.
Hours Per Week: Varies based on the business need.
Weeks Per Year: 15-20
Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, temporary
position.
Supervisor: Director of Student Activities
Position Purpose: Coaches, manages, and develops a
competitive Club Rugby team (non-varsity, independent league
member). Maintains and demonstrates a positive, collaborative
spirit to work with the team, and a passion for the sport.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and possesses
excellent leadership. Designs coaching strategies and develops
cohesive team mentality. Builds and maintains strong relationships
with student athletes. Ensures the medical safety of all
participants in collaboration with outside Athletic Trainers and
Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Administration: Administers and plans, in collaboration with
club student leaders, all aspects of the rugby program adhering to
league and department compliance. Communicates injuries and reports
incidents to the Student Activities department. Present at all on-
and off-campus or league games during regular season(s), as well as
daily practices (20 weeks total).
Qualifications:
- Prior experience coaching and playing competitive rugby
(preferably college-level) required. Current participation in
recreational league (as coach or player) preferred.
- Current status as a compliant USA Rugby Certified Coach with
minimum USA Rugby Intro to Coaching Certification or ability to
obtain prior to the start of the season.
- Working knowledge of rugby league rules and regulations or
willingness to obtain.
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and
weekends.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and
stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
- Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant,
culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students,
alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
- Ability to function independently, display strong attention to
detail, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Compensation:
The expected rate for this position is $25.00 an hour.
Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the
finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of
factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets,
qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and
training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s
good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible
compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities
unless they meet every qualification in the position description
including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in
hiring the best colleagues, and recognize that a successful
candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We
encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every
one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer great benefits even for temporary employees,
including:
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and On-Campus Wellness
Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement
Plan
Background Checks: In accordance with our
background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a
background check that includes education, employment, and criminal
convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in
E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the
United States. Learn more about
E-Verify and your
Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .
