Description
Siena College is accepting applications for the part-time position of Women's Club Rugby Assistant Forwards / Defense Coach.
Appointment Dates : September- May.
A Siena College Club Rugby Assistant Coach should understand and exemplify Siena College's mission statement and the Student Life values of Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service (DORS values).
The responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the promotion of a competitive and participatory club level Women's rugby program while ensuring a safe and quality program;
assist with the fitness, selection and retention of players. The assistant coach will coordinate with the head coach to implement individual and team-based coaching strategies that focus on developing specific skills through both training and competition
The assistant coach must have extensive experience coaching forwards and defense. They will develop well-structured training sessions that provide team progressions in the areas of set pieces and open play (forwards / defense focused) as well as defense and be present at all student practices and competitions.
Hours : September through May, Part time position, maximum of 29 hours per week
Practices Mon-Fri, 2 hours each day 10 hours per week
Weekend hours for games and competition
Annual Salary : $ 6,000.00 - September to May
The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 4 years of playing and 4 years of coaching with 1 year coaching at the collegiate or equivalent level
USA Rugby Level 200
USA Rugby NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
- USA Rugby NFHS Concussion in sports
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge of and commitment to College, USAR and NYSRC rules
- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment.
- A background screening will be required.
- Preferred qualifications :
- USA Rugby Level 300
- Progressively responsible experience in practice and game-day coaching