Work Schedule

Full-time, flexible but includes afternoons, some evenings, some weekends, some out-of-town travel

Work Site

Onsite Bethany Campus

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach in providing leadership for the Southern Nazarene Men and Women’s Rugby Programs. While assisting in all aspects of the Men and Women’s Rugby Program, they will play an integral role in the day-to-day administrative responsibilities, player/team spiritual development, daily team training, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes, academic monitoring, equipment/uniform organization, and skill development of players. This position must work within SNU, the USA Rugby, National Collegiate Rugby (and possibly NCAA) guidelines to provide student-athletes an exceptional collegiate experience while competing for championships. They must have a strong Christian commitment with a vital Christian faith and lifestyle while being supportive of the Mission of Southern Nazarene University.

ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

• Recruit USA Rugby and NCR Division I level Men’s and Women’s Rugbyplayers ensuring timely submission of their academic records for admissions
• Direct Graduate Assistants in the overall planning and execution of the Men & Women’s Rugby program as directed by the Head Coach
• Work with Financial Aid and Compliance to determine accurate communication and implementation of scholarship awards
• Monitor academic progress and progress towards graduation of student-athletes, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed
• Monitor Chapel attendance and lead by example with regular attendance
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of SNU Rugby and SNU Athletics
• Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with USAR, NCR, NCAA and Conference regulations as directed by the Head Coach
• Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating game techniques
• Assist in developing and implementing game day strategy and position assignments
• Assist in the strength and conditioning programs for rugby student-athletes
• With direction from the Head Coach, help manage operational, budgetary, and administrative activities for SNU Men and Women’s Rugby
• (Possibly) Work with the Assistant AD of Compliance to ensure adherence to all NCAA and University rules by student-athletes, supporting staff and volunteers
• Coordinate scouting and game film analysis
• Assist in planning, implementing, and supervising camps.
• Continuing education within the sport of Rugby
• Pass all certifications/testing for USAR, NCR and (Possibly) NCAA (NIRA)
• Maintain SNU Menand Women’s Rugby facilities and equipment
• Be a Christlike example and create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and develop spiritually ensuring consistent movement towards the SNU Mission “to make Christlike disciples through higher education”.

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• They need to possess strong character traits and ministry values that express what God can do through them in impacting the coaches, student-athletes, SNU employees and outside persons with whom they interact.
• Needs to passionately support and articulate the University Mission.
• Must have at least an earned bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• A heartfelt commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituencies.
• Demonstrate experience working and implementing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Highly organized and skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education fundraising or marketing, or sales
• Experience in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donor/customer relationships
• Exposure to business administration (planning, forecasting, & analysis), quality assurance and performance metrics
• Experience with relational database software (i.e. Raiser’s Edge, SalesForce)

Supervision Received:

Five years of successful coaching experience and collegiate level coaching experience is preferred.

Supervision Exercised:

At least graduate assistants as the Head Coach directs and coordination of volunteers & student workers possibly.