"Rugby Club Coach"

Job Details

Job no: R-0000002378

Position Title: Rugby Club Coach

Faculty or Staff: Staff

Full Time or Part Time: Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $20.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date: 09/01/2025

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College is seeking a passionate and experienced Rugby Club Coach to join our Student Involvement team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the development of our student-athletes, fostering their growth on and off the field within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Coaching & Student Development:

• Design and deliver practices focused on fundamental techniques, strategic play, rules, conditioning, and safety. This includes organizing drills, demonstrating techniques, and simulating competitive scenarios.
• Cultivate a culture of effort and commitment, while collaborating with student leadership to align coaching decisions with the club's student-governed structure.
• Ensure all safety standards are met, and departmental and facility policies are strictly followed during practices and contests.
• Attend all practices and contests, providing essential support to the team. Work alongside student leaders to create an inclusive team environment that promotes the holistic growth of student-athletes as individuals, leaders, and athletes.
• Champion a culture of health, well-being, and safety within the team.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with competition scheduling and travel arrangements, coordinating closely with Athletics and Student Involvement.
• Help enforce all Risk Management Policies and develop/implement essential safety procedures.
• Ensure the safety and proper maintenance of all rugby equipment.
• Keep up-to-date with USA Rugby and NCR rule changes, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Manage team attendance and maintain accurate rosters.
• Serve as the PE Club Course Instructor, certifying PE credits in partnership with the Assistant Athletic Director within registrar-defined timelines.
• Complete any additional required trainings.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience playing and/or coaching rugby.
• In-depth knowledge of USA Rugby and NCR policies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to student-athletes, a passion for the game, and the ability to inspire and motivate.
• A strong willingness and ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Availability to work weeknights and weekends.
• A current and valid driver's license.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.