Job Description
Department:
Club Sports - JM
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:
DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A MEMBER OF
COLBY COLLEGE.
Colby is a member of the USA Rugby governing body.
This is a part-time appointment without benefits. The Assistant
Men’s Rugby coach is responsible for aiding the Men’s Rugby head
coach. These duties include preparing the rugby club for
competition by teaching the game’s rules and strategies. This
position provides development of game plans, improving player
skills, and monitors the safety of rugby club athletes. The
position manages team practices, strength and conditioning, travel,
lodging, game matches, and duties as assigned.
The hiring rate for this position is $21.86 per hour.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan training: Create practice and training sessions to improve
player’s skills
- Effectively collaborate and communicate with all student
athletes, staff, and faculty both within the recreation and
athletic department
Develop strategies to be able to compete competitively
Manage and lead the rugby team on practice and match days
Evaluate and assess player’s abilities and weaknesses; Identify
areas for improvement
Provide feedback and analyze the performance of club athletes
after practices and matches
Mentor, counsel, and advise student athletes
Oversee and ensure fitness training of club athletes.
Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs; minimize
risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention
strategies
Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
Stay informed of current trends within the profession
Comply with USA Rugby, NESCAC, NCAA and Colby College
guidelines
Help organize yearly pre-participation exams (PPE’s) for all
Rugby student athletes
Work with Peak Performance team (i.e. strength and conditioning
coach, mental performance coach, nutritionists, sport scientist,
and director) to optimize student athlete care and development
Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment
Understand and implement all practice and daily operations in
accordance with USA Rugby, NESCAC and NCAA rules, compliance, and
laws
Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without
notice
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree strongly
preferred
- Three to five years of previous experience preferred
- Ability to travel with teams
- Organizational and time management skills are essential, as is
the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and
independently
- Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
- Professional conduct and appropriate handling of confidential
information is required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be a reliable, responsible, and dependable employee,
to fulfill obligations necessary of the position
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor preferred
- Knowledge of the game’s rules and strategies
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire players
- Ability to communicate clearly with players
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to make decisions based on experience and
judgement
Key Relationships
Reports directly to the Director of Recreation Services