Head Coach: Women’s Rugby

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College is seeking a Head Coach/Director of Rugby for Women’s Rugby to lead the program and oversee the Men’s and Women’s club rugby activities. You will coach, mentor students, and align rugby operations with the college’s mission and values.

The role requires experience in rugby coaching and program management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and logistics while promoting academic and athletic excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in rugby coaching and program management.
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to fostering academic and athletic success among students.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets, fundraising efforts, and operational logistics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and Training: Lead the Women's Rugby Team by planning and conducting practices focused on skill development, strategy, and conditioning.
• Program Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and daily management of the Women's Rugby program.
• Recruitment: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract prospective students who meet the College's academic and athletic standards.
• Team Building and Culture: Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect.
• Community and Alumni Engagement: Promote the Women's Rugby program within the College and local community.
• Game Day and Event Management: Oversee the organization and execution of home games, tournaments, and other rugby-related events.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all rugby activities comply with College, conference, and national governing body regulations.

Skills

Rugby coaching

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Description

Position: Head Coach: Women’s Rugby

Reports to: Athletic Director and Director of Club Sports

Supervises: Students, Assistant Coaches (if applicable)

Primary Function: The Women's Rugby Head Coach/Director of Rugby is responsible for coaching the Women's Rugby Team and overseeing all aspects of the Men’s and Women’s Rugby club programs at Saint Vincent College. This role focuses on developing students, promoting a positive team culture, and ensuring the overall growth and success of both the Women's and Men's rugby programs. The position requires leadership in coaching, recruitment, program management, and community engagement, aligning the rugby programs with the college's mission and values.

Required Qualifications: Experience in rugby coaching and program management. Strong leadership skills with a dedication to fostering academic and athletic success among students. Proven ability to manage program budgets, fundraising efforts, and operational logistics. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Experience in rugby, either as a player, coach, or administrator. Experience in recruiting and developing prospective students. Experience in managing and growing club sports programs.

Essential Duties

• Coaching and Training: Lead the Women's Rugby Team by planning and conducting practices focused on skill development, strategy, and conditioning. Prepare the team for competitive play, including game day coaching and tactical adjustments.


• Program Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and daily management of the Women's Rugby program. Ensure alignment with the College's mission and goals.


• Recruitment: Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract prospective students who meet the College's academic and athletic standards. Oversee the recruitment process, including campus visits and admissions support, in close collaboration with the Director of Club Sports.


• Team Building and Culture: Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect. Plan and facilitate teambuilding activities to enhance team cohesion.


• Community and Alumni Engagement: Promote the Women's Rugby program within the College and local community. Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, donors, and supporters. Organize events such as alumni games, fundraising activities, and community service projects.


• Game Day and Event Management: Oversee the organization and execution of home games, tournaments, and other rugbyrelated events. Ensure a professional and efficient game day experience for players, staff, and spectators.


• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all rugby activities comply with College, conference, and national governing body regulations. Promote a safe and supportive environment for all students, prioritizing their wellbeing during practices, games, and team activities.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.