Notre Dame Prep Head Coach Rugby

Position SummaryThe Head Coach is responsible for leading developing and managing a competitive sports team at Notre Dame Prep. This position requires strong leadership skills a deep understanding of the sport and the ability to cultivate an environment that promotes sportsmanship teamwork and personal growth among student-athletes. The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the teams operations including practice schedules game preparation athlete recruitment and coordination with other school departments to ensure the teams success and well-being. The Head Coach will serve as a role model for student-athletes promoting the schools mission and values both on and off the is a part-time non-benefit-eligible position anticipated from March 16 through May Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership and Coaching:Plan organize and conduct daily practices to develop the skills fitness and teamwork of and motivate student-athletes ensuring they are focused disciplined and respectful both on and off the clear goals and expectations for the team and work with student-athletes to achieve that all team members understand the strategies tactics and skills necessary to compete at a high level in the teamwork sportsmanship and a positive attitude among Preparation and Management:Develop game strategies and ensure that the team is prepared for and manage all aspects of game day including team warm-ups player substitutions and in-game coaching with the Athletic Director to schedule games tournaments and other with opposing teams officials and event organizers to ensure smooth execution of games and Development and Recruitment:Develop individualized player development plans to help athletes improve their skills and reach their full the academic performance of athletes ensuring they meet academic eligibility requirements and maintain a balance between athletics and a positive and supportive environment that encourages student-athletes to excel academically athletically and Administration and Communication:Maintain up-to-date records on athletes progress team performance and other relevant regularly with athletes parents and school administration about practice schedules game schedules and team-related regular meetings with team members to discuss performance goals and any issues that may in organizing team events such as team-building activities banquets and and Safety:Ensure the team adheres to all school league and state regulations and policies including eligibility requirements safety guidelines and sportsmanship the physical health and safety of student-athletes ensuring that proper precautions are taken during practice and closely with athletic trainers and medical staff to ensure that athletes receive proper treatment and rehabilitation when all equipment is properly maintained and meets safety standards. Return all equipment at the conclusion of the with Athletic Department:Work closely with the Athletic Director and other coaches to develop the overall athletic program and promote a positive inclusive sports culture within the departmental meetings and contribute to the overall goals of the athletics and encourage the involvement of other coaches and athletes in school events and activities fostering a sense of community across the athletic collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure that student-athletes maintain a healthy balance between their academic and athletic and Alumni Engagement:Promote the team and the athletic program to the broader school community including alumni parents and the team and the school at Open House community events alumni gatherings and other relevant a culture of pride and support for the team encouraging school spirit and fan Skills Abilities & Other AttributesA bachelors degree in Physical Education Sports Management or a related field is least 3-5 years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level with a proven record of success in the sport. Experience as a head coach is Aid/CPR certification is :In-depth knowledge of the sport including its rules strategies and leadership motivational and interpersonal to develop and implement effective training programs and game to communicate clearly and effectively with athletes parents and school organizational skills and the ability to manage time to fostering an inclusive supportive and competitive team of safety protocols and injury prevention in Qualifications:A strong commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame Prep with a focus on character development sportsmanship and academic to work with students of diverse backgrounds and skill to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure particularly during understanding of the importance of balancing academics and athletics for to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information regarding Working ConditionsEvening and weekend work is required for practices games and may be required for away games or outdoor activity and time spent in various weather conditions depending on the sport.