Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach

Position Summary

The Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach will be responsible for all day‑to‑day operations of a college‑level rugby program and conduct the program in compliance with applicable NCAA, USA Rugby, NIRA, and institutional rules and regulations. The role emphasizes recruiting qualified student‑athletes.

• Provide instruction and development for individual and team improvement, analyze athlete performance, and prepare student‑athletes for competition.
• Maintain positive and professional relations with students, athletes, alumni, and other constituents.
• Monitor student‑athlete academic performance to ensure academic success.
• Recruit and retain student‑athletes within compliance regulations and Guilford’s academic admissions standards.
• Coordinate all activities for home and away games, including team travel plans, transportation, and lodging.
• Assist with fundraising and public relations activities.
• Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Work in team relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the Title IX Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education demonstrating ability to perform essential functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer competency skills (MS Word, Excel, email, etc.).
• USA Rugby Level 200 certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of all applicable individual association rules and regulations.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Full‑time regular employees receive:
13 paid holidays
, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. Employees also have access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non‑Discrimination.