Club Sports Coach: Men's Rugby
Quinnipiac University Club Men’s Rugby is seeking a part-time coach with an ambitious attitude to develop a contending program within the QU Club Sports Program. Student leadership assists with team tasks such as budget management and competition scheduling.
About Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey.
Responsibilities
- Instruct club athletes in Men’s Rugby at practices and games
- Ensure compliance with NEWCRC and Title IX guidelines
- Maintain frequent dialogue with the Director of Recreation, Associate Director of Recreation, and/or Club Sport Graduate Assistant regarding travel, roster, and other team needs
- Attend all or most club practices, meetings, games, matches, and/or tournaments
- Participate in annual club sports coaches training with Recreation staff
- Cooperate with student leadership on additional events as preferred or necessary
- Chaperone trips, including overnight stays, and enforce conduct policies
- Perform other tasks as deemed fit by Men’s Rugby Club student leadership or constitution, including roster and lineup setting, practice/competition advisement and instruction, injury/accident prevention, safety adherence, and academic attention
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Master’s degree (preferred)
- Certification in Men’s Rugby governing body
- CPR/First-Aid Certification
Qualifications
- Prior coaching experience at either the collegiate or high school level
- Prior experience specifically with Club Sports
- Prior experience in Men’s Rugby and Level 200 USA Rugby certification
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and/or a commitment to diversity and inclusion