Men's Rugby Coach

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia is seeking a part-time coach for the men's rugby team. The candidate will assist in player development, manage practice and game logistics, and contribute to a positive team culture. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day operations, assisting with recruitment, ensuring safe play, and guiding student leaders with club sports policies. Ideal candidates should have prior coaching experience. This position offers an opportunity to engage with a passionate community committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching club men’s rugby team.
• Managing practice and game logistics.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Assisting with recruiting.
• Ensuring safe practices and game play.
• Helping student leaders with club sports policies.

Job description

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College\'s new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Part-time coach who is responsible for assisting in the development and recruitment of players to achieve team goals. This individual will work closely with the staff and help with relevant duties that are required of a college football coach and all other tasks as assigned by the head coach. This assistant coach will contribute to fostering a positive team culture and promoting excellence both on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching club men’s rugby team
• Practice and game logistics
• Day-to-day operations
• Assist with recruiting
• Ensure safe practices and game play
• Help student leaders with club sports policies.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Coaching experience