Head Women's Rugby Club Coach

The Head Women  Rugby Club Coach leads the women  rugby program and contributes meaningfully to the broader student experience. This position is equally divided between program leadership and strategic duties, aligned with the candidate  qualifications and institutional needs.

Location:

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN. This is a full-time, regular position.

• Program Leadership (50%):
  Build, direct, and develop a competitive women  rugby program, including recruitment, training, competition, and student mentorship.
• Strategic Additional Responsibilities (50%):
  Based on qualifications and institutional needs, 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 9 Women  Rugby Club Coach (50%):
  Plan and direct all team training, competition, travel, and operations; recruit and retain students aligned with the university  values; foster 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 institutional policies and safety protocols.
• Additional Strategic Duties 9 50%:
  Assigned based on qualifications and institutional need in one or more areas including:
  Student Recruitment, Student Success, Club Sports Operations, Event Management, Facilities Maintenance & Support.

• Bachelor  degree required.
• Experience 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.
• Up to 50% travel.

• Coaching certification(s).
• Experience 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.

To Be Considered For This Position, You Must Upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please Address The Cover Letter To:

Chris Smith, Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Job Location:

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
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  Other
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