"Coach - Rugby - Women's Lead"

Details

Posted: 07-May-25

Location: Hamilton, New York

Categories: Athletics, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 6355

Accountabilities:

Responsible in conjunction with strategic leadership of all activities and outcomes within the women's component of the rugby program. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

• Support of the philosophy and objectives of the Colgate Rugby program as a whole
• Session Planning for the women's team in line with Colgate's Coaching and Playing Philosophies, and in conjunction with Director of Rugby
• Delivery of team, unit and skill specific sessions
• Delivery of game day preparation, and game management
• Video review, thematic tagging, and presentation creation
• Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for club-athletes.
• Creation of a positive, supportive, inclusive environment for all players, administrators and stakeholders.

Responsible for recruitment and management of club athletes to ensure club meets sustained performance in the following areas:

• Attracting and evaluating club-athletes before, during, and end of season
• Ensuring club-athlete academic progress and well-being and where appropriate adapting practice schedules to support their academic endeavors
• Ensuring club-athletes adhere to institutional policies and code of conduct

Responsible for creating a culture of compliance within the programs to all relevant governing bodies including:

• Liberty Rugby Conference
• NY State Collegiate Rugby Conference
• National Collegiate Rugby (NCR)
• USA Rugby
• Specific Conference
• University policies
• Departmental Policies

• Ensures positive relationships and communication between the program and key stakeholders, including alumni, parents, faculty, and other University constituents.
• Effectively support the club's fundraising efforts
• Prepare and oversee alumni mailing as per divisional and institutional guidelines

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSA's are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the campus safety department

About Colgate University

Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students and faculty in local, national, and global communities.