Babson College·Wellesley, Massachusetts
The Head Coach manages and supports the SGA rugby club team by mentoring students and planning practice sessions. They are also responsible for designing physical training, managing competition strategy, and ensuring student safety.
This position manages and supports a SGA club team.
The coach helps the Babson College students who are members of the club better themselves and helps the group to grow as a team.
The coach gains valuable experience working in the field that the coach feels passionate about.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Serve as a mentor to members of the club.
Teach the members of the club teamwork and help them learn from their mistakes as part of the cycle of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action.
Plan and execute practice sessions to prepare the club for competition.
Design physical training sessions and interface with medical training staff to ensure the physical health of the students in the participation in the club.
Create and manage the club’s strategy in competition.
Ensures any student issues or concerns are communicated to appropriate members of the Babson community.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE Assistant Coach (Temp) WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED High School Diploma Must have experience surrounding the club and prior experience with the sport, as a player or coach at the collegiate or professional level.
Must complete concussion training course “Concussion Awareness - Coaches and Athletic Staff,” or a substitute course approved by Babson College Sports Medicine.
Must obtain/maintain current CPR and First Aid certification from the Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Must complete Title IX Training as required of all Babson College employees.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.
This is a part-time temporary position working on campus.
This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.00.
This position includes paid sick leave where required by law.
Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and prior experience with rugby at the collegiate or professional level. Additionally, they must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications and complete required concussion and Title IX training.
Market context
In Massachusetts, head coach roles for men's rugby are typically competitive because schools look for candidates with proven collegiate or professional rugby experience, current CPR and First Aid certifications, and completion of concussion and Title IX training. The AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform are pulled from the original job description, helping you review fit faster without extra research. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and be ready to show how your coaching background supports player safety and program development.