JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Men’s Rugby Club Assistant Coach
Department: Wellness and Recreation
Supervisor: Margie Rodgers, Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation
Regis University is seeking qualified and motivated applicants for Assistant Coach, Men’s Rugby. This is a
fantastic opportunity to work with an ambitious Division II collegiate rugby club to play a key role in the club’s
continued development and success.
Compensation is offered for qualified individuals, commensurate with experience and qualifications (estimated
hourly rate $10 - $13 p/hour). This role will be a nine-month contract, starting in July 2013 and includes the option
for renewal in 2014. Regis Rugby currently trains three times a week for up to two hours, and completes three
additional Strength and Conditioning sessions on rotating seasonal schedules.
Regis Rugby Coaches are more than rugby coaches. You will be expected to collaborate with team captains to set
goals, develop budgets, evaluate organizational needs, problem-solve, and serve as a liaison with other university
departments essential to program implementation and success. Overall, Regis Coaches must support the Regis
Wellness & Recreation Department mission to mentor student leaders by delivering a program that epitomizes the
core values that reflect our Jesuit identity, as well as enhancing every student’s experience throughout their time at
Regis University.
Please apply at jobs.regis.edu/
JOB SUMMARY: JOB SUMMARY:
Assist the Head Coach with all phases of the Men’s Rugby Club including, but not limited to: practice preparation,
game coaching, making sure the team is up to date on physicals, fitness training and supervision, overall program
administration, some recruiting and fund raising (minimal). Assist the Head Coach in collaborating with team
captains to set goals, develop budget projections, track expenses, evaluate organizational needs, problem-solve, and
serve as a liaison with other university departments essential to program implementation and success. The Assistant
Coach will need to know and be able to respond to emergency situations as outlined in the Club Sports Handbook.
In addition, the Assistant Coach will support the department mission to mentor student leaders, develop programs
that enhance the student experience at Regis University, and encourage a sense of campus community that reflects
our Jesuit identity.
MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: (in order of importance & including % of time for each duty)
Essential:
60% Coaching Responsibilities
Home and Away Competitions
Assist the Head Coach with all games and driving team when necessary.
Practices
Assist the Head Coach during organized practice sessions on a regular basis. Assume Head Coach
responsibilities in the event that the Head Coach is absent. Assist in the planning and administration of
rugby team practices and fitness sessions. Two-three practices a week for approximately two hours each as
agreed upon in each coach’s contract.
30% Direct Team Supervision
Team Captains
Help team captains develop and maintain a positive team culture. In conjunction with the team captains
identify a set of rules or team code of conduct policy for team participants.
Budget
Help team captains and officers plan, track, and reconcile yearly budgets. Ensure all players have paid their
dues (or placed their dues on their student accounts) before being allowed to play in any competitions.
Spend team funds wisely, only if dues have been collected at the beginning of the season to cover projected
expenses, and in consultation with the Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation.
Home Games
Assist in the supervision of the rugby club sports participants during home competitions. Help maintain
order on and off the field.
Away Games
Supervise Club team participants on overnight and away from home contests in a manner that reminds the
club sports participants that they are representing Regis University. Consult with the Assistant Director of
Wellness and Recreation before finalizing any travel plans that include overnight stays.
Emergency Response
Carry the Emergency Response Binder with contact information, health forms, and copies of insurance to all
home and away competitions, making sure to keep all of these documents up to date throughout the season.
Regis University Student Code of Conduct policies are to be followed. Instances of non-compliance will be
documented and turned into the Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation.
Behavioral Issues
Respect all Regis University policies and document all reports or observations of serious infractions. Work
with the Assistant Director of Wellness and Recreation to resolve both team and University Code of Conduct
violations that occur during club sports activities, which include games, practices, and off-campus violations
that occur at or after away games.
5% Fund Raising
Assist Captains in team fund raising activities.
5%
Other
Perform related duties as necessary to support the Regis mission.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Necessary for essential duties.)
Experience:
Demonstrated experience coaching either high school or collegiate sports and managing athletic groups in either
squads and/or teams.
Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills essential.
Ability and willingness to work long hours on evenings and weekends essential.
Ability to work well with a variety of individuals essential.
Skills: Must be able to physically perform motor skills to accomplish all aspects of conducting rugby training
sessions. Must be physically capable of driving passenger vans.
Knowledge: Must have an understanding of the developmental level and needs of college students. Must have
advanced knowledge of the rules, techniques and strategies of the game of rugby.
Abilities: Should be able to demonstrate excellent supervision and guidance skills. Must be able to effectively
communicate and coordinate many areas within the scope of the job at the same time. Must be able to work
extended hours and remain effective in decision-making and organization. Must be flexible in dealing with coaches,
staff, student athletes and external parties.
SCOPE of AUTHORITY:
Financial, program, and other activities as outlined by this position description. Has leverage to design and
implement plans developed in consultation with Assistant Director of Wellness & Recreation. Must be able to make
decisions regarding team travel, team discipline, game strategies and prospective recruitment decisions.
DECISION-MAKING:
Must be able to problem solve, evaluate event risks, determine appropriateness in light of university mission, assess
and confront inappropriate student behavior at events, and facilitate student learning on and off the field.
COMMUNICATION:
Must have extensive and impressive interpersonal skills and be able to communicate to student athletes, Regis
Athletic department staff and coaches, key staff on campus as well as the general public, visiting teams and
supporters.
Other Requirements: Some traveling may be necessary for practices, away games and recruiting. This may
include automobile, bus and/or plane.
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