Men's Rugby Coach

Club Sports - JM Hourly 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.

• 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
• Stay informed of current trends within the profession
• Comply with USA Rugby, NESCAC, NCAA and Colby College guidelines
  • Help organize yearly pre-participation exams (PPE’s) for all Rugby student athletes
• Work with Peak Performance team (i.e. strength and conditioning coach, mental performance coach, nutritionists, sport scientist, and director) to optimize student athlete care and development
• Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment
• Understand and implement all practice and daily operations in accordance with USA Rugby, NESCAC and NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
• Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice

• 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
• Ability to motivate and inspire players
• Ability to communicate clearly with players
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to make decisions based on experience and judgement