Title: Head Men's Rugby Coach

VP Area: President - UMW

Department: Inter-collegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $55,000 - $61,000

The University of Mary Washington, a Division III member of the NCAA, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Men's Rugby Coach. The head coach will be responsible for all facts of the program, including, but not limited to, recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes, which includes international recruitment, academic performance of student athletes, overseeing team budget and travel, fundraising, overseeing assistant coaches, practice and meet preparation and other duties as assigned. This individual will be required to be CPR and First Aid certified. As members of the athletic department, head coaches play a role in service to the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the university.

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Head Rugby Coach will be responsible for all facets of the men's rugby program including, but not limited to, recruiting and retaining qualified student-athletes, supporting the recruitment of international rugby players, monitoring grades, academic progress and conduct of student-athletes, maintaining positive relations with alumni and friends- groups, game day management (including chaperoning games away from UMW), overseeing team budget and travel, fundraising, program volunteer activities, social media management, overseeing staffing (including supervision of rugby coaches), planning practices and preparing in game strategies, meeting regularly with coaches and team officers to discuss goals, progress and improvements, general maintenance and care of the pitch, and other duties as assigned.

Required KSAs / Competencies / Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of coaching within the 15s and 7s frameworks for men.
• Knowledge of league rules within USA Rugby and NCR.
• Proven management skills, both organizationally and in people management, preferably at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

Required Experience:

Commensurate certification or at least 3 years of rugby coaching experience, 2-4 years of rugby playing experience. Demonstrated experience successfully managing diverse teams, preferably at the college level.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs
Experience with team budget and travel procedures

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree

Experience
Experience in college recruitment. Experience in fundraising. Experience with collegiate rugby teams.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Commensurate men's and women's rugby certifications

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.