Men's Competition Manager - College Rugby

TOGETHXR; Glendale (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) retirement with employer match

FAMLI Leave (CO)

Job summary

TOGETHXR’s Glendale, Colorado-based role of Men\'s Competition Manager focuses on administering and coordinating USA Rugby men\'s collegiate competitions, ensuring regulations are applied and championships run smoothly.

Reporting to the General Manager, College Rugby, you\'ll collaborate with conferences, member institutions, coaches, and volunteers to provide exceptional support throughout the season and drive growth in the collegiate rugby pathway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years in sports administration, collegiate athletics, event management, or rugby administration.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with volunteers, committees, and member organizations.

Responsibilities

• Administer USA Rugby men's collegiate competitions by coordinating annual competition calendars and supporting conference scheduling.
• Administer competition regulations, eligibility requirements, standings, rankings, and championship qualification.
• Coordinate postseason and bowl competition administration and serve as the primary point of contact for competition-related questions.
• Plan and deliver national championship events including team communications, match operations, team services, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with USA Rugby staff across departments to ensure a first-class championship experience.

Skills

Sports administration

Event management

Project management

Communication

Organization

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Competition management software

Registration systems

Job description

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Location: Glendale, Colorado (Open to Hybrid or Remote)
Department: USA Rugby - College
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Position Summary

The Men's Competition Manager is responsible for the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of men's collegiate rugby competitions conducted under the authority of USA Rugby.

Reporting to the General Manager of College Rugby, the Men's Competition Manager serves as the primary staff contact for men's collegiate conferences, member institutions, competition committees, coaches, and volunteers. The position is responsible for ensuring that competitions are professionally administered, competition regulations are consistently applied, championships are successfully delivered, and member institutions receive exceptional support throughout the competitive season.

The Men's Competition Manager works collaboratively with the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA), the USA Rugby College Council, conferences, referees, coaches, and USA Rugby staff to strengthen the collegiate competition pathway and enhance the student-athlete experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Competition Administration

Administer USA Rugby men's collegiate competitions by:

• Coordinating annual competition calendars.
• Supporting conference scheduling and competition administration.
• Administering Competition Regulations and eligibility requirements.
• Managing standings, rankings, and championship qualification.
• Coordinating postseason and bowl competition administration.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for competition-related questions and issues.

Championship Administration

Coordinate the planning and delivery of national championship events, including:

• Team communications.
• Match operations.
• Team services.
• Awards and recognition.
• Post-event reporting.

Work collaboratively with USA Rugby Event Operations and Communications staff to ensure a first-class championship experience.

Member Services

• Conferences.
• Member institutions.
• Coaches.

Respond promptly to inquiries and assist institutions in navigating USA Rugby competition requirements and procedures.

Competition Development

Support the continued growth and improvement of men's collegiate rugby by:

• Identifying opportunities to improve competition structures.
• Assisting with conference alignment and development.
• Supporting the creation of new collegiate programs.
• Monitoring participation trends.
• Recommending operational improvements.

Compliance & Eligibility

Assist in administering:

• Team eligibility.
• Competition compliance.
• Match reporting.

Coordinate with USA Rugby Membership, Compliance, and Athlete Safety staff as appropriate.

Committee Support

Provide administrative support to:

• Men's Competition Committee.
• Championship committees.
• College Council meetings, as assigned.

Prepare agendas, reports, recommendations, and meeting materials.

Communications

Coordinate competition communications, including:

• Championship information.
• Competition bulletins.
• Policy reminders.
• Calendar updates.
• Website content related to men's competitions.

Work with USA Rugby Communications to ensure timely and accurate messaging.

Strategic Support

Assist the Director of College Rugby with:

• Annual operating plans.
• Competition evaluations.
• Membership growth initiatives.
• Budget planning.
• Data collection and reporting.
• Special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in sports administration, collegiate athletics, event management, or rugby administration.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with volunteers, committees, and member organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of collegiate rugby competition structures.
• Experience planning sporting events or championships.
• Experience using competition management software and registration systems.

Core Competencies

• Organization
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: General Manager, College Rugby

Works closely with:

• Men's Competition Committee
• USA Rugby College Council
• Conferences
• Member Institutions
• Referee & Laws Department
• Membership Department
• Event Operations
• Communications
• Training & Education
• High Performance

Performance Measures

Success in this position may be evaluated based on:

• Successful administration of men's competitions.
• Timely publication of schedules, standings, and championship information.
• Growth in participating teams and institutions.
• Responsiveness to member inquiries.
• Operational efficiency.
• Compliance with competition regulations.
• Positive relationships with conferences and member institutions.

Position Philosophy

The Men's Competition Manager plays a central role in delivering a consistent, well-organized, and student-focused collegiate competition experience. Success in this position requires exceptional organization, responsiveness, and collaboration with conferences, member institutions, volunteers, and USA Rugby staff. The position is expected to identify opportunities for continuous improvement while ensuring that USA Rugby competitions are administered professionally, fairly, and in accordance with national standards.

Compensation Range: $50,000 – $75,000 annually. The following represents the good-faith salary range and benefits package for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Incentive Opportunities: This role is eligible for annual performance bonus.

Benefits: Employees in this position are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• FAMLI Coverage: Access to Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program for qualifying life events (bonding, medical, or safety leave).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.