Work Schedule: Full-time, 11 month position; includes a stipend, housing and utilities, meal plan, and medical coverage; evening/weekend work and travel are required.
Example of Duties:
This position involves frequent verbal, written, and email correspondence with current and prospective students, parents, faculty and staff. The successful candidate will:
● Develop and implement a successful recruiting/retention plan
● Devise a game strategy which includes scouting opponents
● Plan and supervise practices/contests and off-season training and strength & conditioning programs
● Help Coordinate team travel
● Manage the program operating budget
● Integrate the rugby program into the campus community
● Adhere to and ensure compliance with departmental/College/NCAA Division III rules and regulations
● Perform other duties as assigned
● The hands-on nature of the equipment/materials/tasks necessitates in-person presence as an essential function of this role
Minimum requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
● 1-3 years of coaching experience
● Must be able to perform duties within the normal bounds of an office environment as well as stand for long periods of time. Must also be able to demonstrate techniques to student athletes.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Desired Qualifications:
● Previous collegiate coaching experience OR higher, collegiate rugby experience preferred.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work independently, has excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and will be someone who is able to interpret, apply and comply with all NIRA & USA RUGBY rules and regulations. A demonstrated commitment to the academic development of student athletes will be given preference as will knowledge of Adrian College policies and procedures. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, job application (AC Application), and salary requirements to Eric Enright at eenright@adrian.edu.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
