Head Men's Rugby Club Coach

Position Description:

The Head Mens Rugby Club Coach leads the mens rugby program and contributes meaningfully to the broader student experience. This position is equally divided between:

1. Program Leadership (50%) Responsible for building directing and developing a competitive men's rugby
   program including recruitment training competition and student mentorship.
   2. Strategic Additional Responsibilities (50%) Based on the candidates qualifications and institutional needs this portion of the role will focus on one or more of the following areas: student recruitment and admissions support student success programming club sports administration athletic facility operations and/or game/event management.

Major Responsibilities:

Mens Rugby Club Coach 50%

• Plan and direct all team training competition travel and operations.
• Recruit and retain talented students to participate in the mens rugby club program who are aligned with the universitys values.
• Foster a culture of leadership accountability and academic success.
• Represent the program across campus and in the community.
• Serve as a mentor and role model to students and foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional policies and safety protocols.

Additional Strategic Duties 50%:
Assigned based on qualifications and institutional need in one or more of the following areas:

• Student Recruitment: Serve as admissions counselor assist with admissions events tours and outreach efforts.
• Student Success: Coordinate programming or serve in a role focused on academic support and/or personal development.
• Club Sports Operations: Support the administration scheduling and oversight of elite club sport programs.
• Event Management: Assist with the planning and execution of athletic and university events.
• Facilities Maintenance & Support: Contribute to operations within athletic facilities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree required
• Up to 50% travel
• Experience in coaching or playing rugby at a competitive level.
• Strong organizational leadership and communication skills with the ability to handle administrative tasks.
• Ability to take initiative work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment and to preparing students to lead and serve.
• Ability to work extended days weekends and holidays. Limited travel required.

Other Qualifications:

• Coaching certification(s).
• Experience working in a setting of higher education.
• Experience in coaching or playing rugby at the collegiate level.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history motor vehicle reports prior employment verification and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Chris Smith Assistant Athletic Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso Indiana