Head Women's Rugby Club Coach

3 days ago

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Inside Higher Ed Full time

Head Women's Rugby Club Coach

Tracking Code Job DescriptionPosition Description
The Head Women's Rugby Club Coach leads the women's rugby program and contributes meaningfully to the broader student experience. This position is equally divided between:

  • Program Leadership (50%) – Responsible for building, directing, and developing a competitive women's rugby program, including recruitment, training, competition, and student mentorship.
  • Strategic Additional Responsibilities (50%) – Based on the candidate's 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:
Women's Rugby Club Coach – 50%

  • Plan and direct all team training, competition, travel, and operations.
  • Recruit and retain talented students to participate in the women's rugby club program who are aligned with the university's 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:

  • Bachelor's 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.

Other Qualifications:

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

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.
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Chris Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

Job LocationValparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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