Head Women's Rugby Club Coach

Inside Higher Ed; Valparaiso (IN); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head Women’s Rugby Club Coach to lead the program, focusing on recruitment, training, and student mentorship. This full-time position requires a bachelor's degree, coaching experience, and excellent leadership skills. The successful candidate will build and develop a competitive team while fostering a positive learning environment for students. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, this role also involves additional strategic responsibilities based on qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coaching or playing rugby at a competitive level.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Aufgaben

• Build, direct, and develop a competitive women’s rugby program.
• Plan and direct all team training, competition, travel, and operations.
• Foster leadership, accountability, and academic success.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Head Women\u2019s Rugby Club Coach leads the women\u2019s rugby program and contributes meaningfully to the broader student experience. This position is equally divided between program leadership and strategic duties, aligned with the candidate\u2019s qualifications and institutional needs. Location: Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN. This is a full-time, regular position.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership (50%): Build, direct, and develop a competitive women\u2019s rugby program, including recruitment, training, competition, and student mentorship.
• Strategic Additional Responsibilities (50%): Based on qualifications and institutional needs, focus on one or more of the following areas: student recruitment and admissions support, student success programming, club sports administration, athletic facility operations, and/or game/event management.
• Major Responsibilities 9 Women\u2019s Rugby Club Coach (50%): Plan and direct all team training, competition, travel, and operations; recruit and retain students aligned with the university\u2019s values; foster leadership, accountability, and academic success; represent the program across campus and in the community; serve as a mentor and role model to students and foster a positive learning environment; maintain compliance with institutional policies and safety protocols.
• Additional Strategic Duties 9 50%: Assigned based on qualifications and institutional need in one or more areas including: Student Recruitment, Student Success, Club Sports Operations, Event Management, Facilities Maintenance & Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\u2019s degree required.
• Experience coaching or playing rugby at a competitive level.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to handle administrative tasks.
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment and to preparing students to lead and serve.
• Ability to work extended days, weekends, and holidays.
• Up to 50% travel.

Other Qualifications

• Coaching certification(s).
• Experience coaching or playing rugby at the collegiate level.
• Experience working in a setting of higher education.

Employment Details and Application Instructions

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To Be Considered For This Position, You Must Upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please Address The Cover Letter To:

Chris Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Location: Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
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