Assistant Coach, Women's Rugby (004049)

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The assistant coaches coach and mentor rugby student-athletes in support of their growth as a student-athlete and member of the Middlebury College community.   

The Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach assists the Women’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Rugby Club’s on and off field training, practice and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction and mentoring of members of the Women’s Rugby Club.  

As a self-governed student organization, the coach will work with head coach and team leaders to support individual development and the growth and of the club.  

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $18.81 per hour. It is a temporary position with an anticipated end date May 2026.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in organizational management and leadership as well as in their academics and personal development. 

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Description

The assistant coaches coach and mentor rugby student-athletes in support of their growth as a student-athlete and member of the Middlebury College community.   

The Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach assists the Women’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Rugby Club’s on and off field training, practice and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction and mentoring of members of the Women’s Rugby Club.  

As a self-governed student organization, the coach will work with head coach and team leaders to support individual development and the growth and of the club.  

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The minimum starting rate for the position is $18.81 per hour. It is a temporary position with an anticipated end date May 2026.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in organizational management and leadership as well as in their academics and personal development. 

• Design and supervise (in collaboration with the Women’s Head Rugby Coach) practices and games, both home and away. 

• Serves as an essential on-field risk manager. 

• Work with the Head Coach and Office of Sports Medicine as needed to ensure all medical clearance requirements are adhered to without exception. 

• Assist student club leaders with the planning and coordination of practice and game scheduling, including field scheduling 

• Other duties as assigned by the head coach or Director of Athletics. 

Requirements

Position Prerequisites: 

• Bachelor's degree required, or relevant experience preferred. 

• Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. 

• USA Rugby Level 200 coaching certification 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral. 

• Excels in organizational skills, computer skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail. 

• Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independently.   

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Long and irregular hours, including early morning, nights and weekends. 

• Long hours in practice that may demand physical exertion and movement around the practice and competition venues. 

• Travel for competitions. 

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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