Assistant Rugby Coach

Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board included

Live-in position

Job summary

Iowa Central Community College is seeking an Assistant Rugby Coach who will assist the head coach in all aspects of coaching and will also serve as Housing Assistant. The role includes recruitment, retention, fundraising, study tables and season programs, with room and board included as a live-in position.

Wage: $6000 for 12 months Coaching and $14,000 for 12 months Housing Assistant (no benefits). Employment in both positions is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College playing experience preferred; collegiate coaching experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head rugby coach in managing and directing the rugby program.
• Assist the head coach with training, competition, and scheduling.
• Assist with the academic progress of student athletes.
• Assist with recruiting including calling, texting, social media and high school visits of prospective student athletes.
• Responsible for the reserve side and support staff.
• Assist with fundraising projects.
• Assist in the promotion and support of the department.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Team leadership

Scheduling

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

College playing experience preferred

Coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred

Job description

Coach will assist the head rugby coach in all aspects of coaching. This involves recruiting, retaining members, fundraising, study tables, grade checks and overall in-season/off-season strategies/programs. Responsible for the reserve side and supporting the reserve side.

The Assistant Rugby Coach will also serve in a second college assignment: Housing Assistant. The employment in the above position is contingent upon the Assistant Rugby Coach being employed in both assigned positions

Wage: $6000 for 12 months Coaching and $14,000 for 12 months Housing Assistant (no benefits). Room and board included (live-in position).

Constant (67-100%)

• Assist the head coach in managing and directing the rugby program.
• Assist the head coach with all aspects of the team including training, competing, and scheduling.
• Assist with the academic progress of student athletes.
• Assists with recruiting including calling, texting, social media and high school visits of prospective student athletes.
• Responsible for the reserve side and support staff.

Frequent (34-66%)

• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, USA Rugby and the conference with the utmost integrity.
• Travel outside the Area V recruitment areas.
• Responsible for distribution and accumulation of grades for team, as well as grade checks.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Implementing off season workouts.
• Assist head coach with fundraising projects.
• Assist in the promotion and support of the department.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, parents, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
2. Help develop a rugby program with the value of citizenship being paramount to success.
3. Help build strong relations with community coaches and players.
4. Have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently, orally and in writing.
5. Possess ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
6. Must be able to get along with diverse personalities.
7. Keep accurate office hours.

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred. College playing experience preferred, coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred. Must hold and maintain a current Class C Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement or willingness to complete prior to athletic season.

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, talking or listening to persons over the telephone and in person, traveling for long periods of time; frequent (34-66%) standing, walking, talking, jogging, visual activity and repetitive motion, use of computer equipment; and occasional (10-33%) assembling equipment, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.