Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach

• People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.
• Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement.
• It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 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.
• In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

BASIC FUNCTION The Assistant Women’s Rugby Coach will be responsible for all day to day operations of a college level rugby program and conduct the rugby program in compliance with all applicable NCAA, USA Rugby, NIRA and Institutional rules and regulation. A particular emphasis will be on recruiting qualified student-athletes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with providing 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. Assist with monitoring student-athlete academic performance to ensure academic success. Recruit and retain student-athletes within compliance regulations and Guilfords’ academic admissions standards. Assist with coordinating all activities for home and away games including team travel plan, transportation, and lodging. Assist with fundraising and public relations activities. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including early mornings, nights and weekends. Must be able to work in team relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff and alumni. This position is considered a Responsible Employee for purposes of the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the college’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong computer competency skills (MS word, Excel, email, etc.) USA Rugby Level 200 certification required. Valid drivers license required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree Knowledge of all applicable individual association rules and regulations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Being able to lift 50lbs. 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. Guilford’s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world. Guilford College is grounded in the relentless pursuit of its seven Core Values. These enduring values are the basis of the College’s mission and are guided by the Quaker testimonies. The College was founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837, and their principles are reflected in the campus culture. Community Diversity Equality Excellence Integrity Justice Stewardship The campus community identified these values through a participative and inclusive process in 2003. The pursuit of these Core Values is integral to the educational experience we offer, abundantly visible in academic and co-curricular campus life.