Men’s & Women’s Assistant Coach

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Casual Wage

Position Title

Men’s & Women’s Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category

Casual Wage

Position Title

Men’s & Women’s Assistant Coach

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Division

Athletics

Department

Recreation Sports

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$20 - $25.00 / hr

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly

selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to

become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University,

as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking,

and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural

events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all

positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year

the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Colgate is hiring a Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach who may work across multiple sports. This position helps head coaches with practices, games, travel, and other team duties throughout the year. The role may shift between sports based on seasonal needs.

Campus Recreation supports the development of the whole person and their sense of

belonging through active programs, services, and facilities that promote wellbeing.

The Colgate University Club Sport Program is designed to enhance the student

experience while participating in a sport of choice. It is not intended to be a path leading

clubs to varsity status under the Colgate Intercollegiate Athletics program.

Club Sport Objectives:

provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity for instruction and participation in a wide variety of sports of which one may develop sound, lifelong leisure values

develop leadership skills by providing opportunities for students to organize, administer, and manage through individual clubs and/or the Club Sport Council

provide an avenue for camaraderie and to develop a sense of belonging among individuals in the shared pursuit of sport

provide an outlet for advanced participation and competition in a particular sport.

secure funds, facilities and equipment necessary to learn and practice skills of a particular sport

Accountabilities

Support of the philosophy and objectives of the Colgate Rugby program as a whole

Input into session planning in line with the defined Colgate Rugby coaching and playing philosophies

Delivery of component of sessions within each team under the guidance of Director of Rugby and/or Women’s lead

Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for club-athletes

Creation of a positive, supportive, inclusive environment for all players, administrators and stakeholders

Video review of sessions and games as allocated

Other administrative & operational duties as assigned

Responsible for recruitment and management of club athletes to ensure club meets

sustained performance in the following areas:

Attracting and evaluating club-athletes before, during, and end of season

Ensuring club-athlete academic progress and well-being and where appropriate adapting practice schedules to support their academic endeavours

Ensuring club-athletes adhere to institutional policies and code of conduct

Responsible for creating a culture of compliance within the programs to all relevant

governing bodies including:

Liberty Rugby Conference

NY State Collegiate Rugby Conference

National Collegiate Rugby (

NCR

)

USA

Rugby

Specific Conference

University policies

Departmental Policies

Ensures positive relationships and communication between the program and key stakeholders, including alumni, parents, faculty, and other University constituents

Effectively support the club’ssupport club’s fundraising efforts

Prepare and oversee alumni mailing as per divisional and institutional guidelines

Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for club-athletes

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (

CSA

), in accordance

with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSA’s are required to

and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and

employees to the campus safety department.

Requirements

| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Four (4) years of coaching or operations experience in any sport with high school aged or higher participants OR Four (4) years of coaching, playing or operations experience in the sport of Rugby. - A Current First Aid, CPR, AED Certification is required - A valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required - Must be able to obtain certifications within 60 days of hire date

| | Preferred Qualifications |
USA Rugby Level 1 Coach (L200) or higher. | | Education |
High school diploma or equivalent | | Physical Requirements |
Must be legally authorized to work for Colgate University in the United States without requiring sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B) | | Other Information |
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, NCR, USA Rugby and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause . |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2025CW015Posting | | Temporary | Yes | | Work Schedule |
This position is expected to run from July 1st, 2025 through November 30th, 2025.

Approximate Out-of-season Hours: July: 8hrs per week

Approximate In-season Hours: August- November: 12 hours per week | | Job Open Date | 05/02/2025 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. | | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about.... Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

   • Albany Times Union
   • Binghamton Press & Sun
   • BlackCoachesinSports
   • Careerbuilders.com
   • Cazenovia Republican
   • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Chronicle of Philanthropy
   • Colgate Employee
   • Colgate Website
   • CoSIDA
   • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
   • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-York Weekly
   • NACWA
   • naviGATE
   • NCAA News
   • Norwich Evening Sun
   • Oneida Daily Dispatch
   • Sherburne News
   • Studentaffairs.com
   • Syracuse Post Standard
   • Utica Observer Dispatch
   • Waterville Times
   • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
   • Other

6. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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