Fairfield University
Men's Rugby Backs Club Coach
Fairfield, CT · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
Computer VisionLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Serve as a key member of the Men's Rugby coaching staff, responsible for the tactical, technical, and decision-making skills of our team's backline players.
- This is a part-time position and is renewable on a per semester basis.
Requirements
- includes practices, competitions, travel, and administrative meetings as required.
- Nights and weekends required
- Student Life - Admin Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
- It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job.
- Time Commitment
- Varies by semester
- Category:
- Disclaimer
- The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Nice to have
- Skill development, tactical planning, positional coaching, match analysis, practice planning, and player experience/feedback.
- Always represent the team and university with professionalism and integrity
- Assist with game preparation, competition strategy, and post-game evaluations
- Ensure proper supervision and conduct of team members during all club-related activities
- Uphold and enforce all university, club sport, league, and governing body rules and policies
- Previous coaching and/or playing experience.
- Knowledge of sport-specific strategies, techniques, and safety standards.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Skills
- Plan and conduct effective practice sessions focused on skill development, strategy, and teamwork
- Provide constructive feedback and technical instruction to enhance player performance
- Encourage a positive and inclusive environment that aligns with university values
- Attend and supervise games and practices, including evenings and weekends
- Weekly meetings and strategy sessions with the Director of Rugby
- Report all injuries, incidents, and concerns to the Director of Rugby promptly
- Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition
- Communicate regularly with the
Compensation
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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