Assistant Coach, Men's Rugby (002793)

The Assistant Men’s Rugby Coach, assists the Men’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Rugby Club’s on and off field  training, practice and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction and mentoring of  members of the Men’s Rugby Club.  As a self-governed student  organization, the coach will work with team leaders to support individual development and the growth and of the club  

This is considered a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $18.81 per hour.

• Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in  organizational management and leadership
• Design and supervise (in collaboration with the Men’s Head Rugby Coach) all practices and games, both home and away  
• Serves as an essential on-field risk manager  
• Work with the Head Coach and Office of Sports Medicine to ensure all medical clearance requirements are adhered to without exception  
• Assist student club leaders with the planning and coordination of practice and game scheduling, including field  scheduling  
• Oversee the club president and team captains and assist them in fulfilling their administrative obligations 
• Other duties as assigned by the Office of the Director of Athletics 

Come join us and be a part of our team!

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Position Prerequisites  

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required  
• Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level
• USA Rugby Level 200 coaching certification  
• Commitment to student development through sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Strong Leadership and Motivational skills  
• Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches, administrators, students and alumni  
• Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independent  

Physical Demands & Working Conditions 

• Long and irregular hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends 

• Physical demands and working conditions 

• Travel for competition

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

• Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.

• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/human-resources/...
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• Come join us and be a part of our team!