Women`s Rugby Coach

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Coach is responsible for administering, promoting, coordinating, and continually improving the club sport for which he/she is responsible.  The Head Coach reports directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Athletics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.  Lasell University has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time.

1. Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of Lasell University Club team and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Lasell University and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs.

1. Promote the positive development of students:  academically, athletically and personally.

1. Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to insure eligibility and progress towards a degree. 

1. Recruit students for the club program in accordance with Lasell University Guidelines.
    
2. Coordinate all practice, trainings and competition for the club program.

1. Understand and adhere to all Lasell University Sports Medicine rules, policies and protocols.

1. Provide input to the AVP for Athletics regarding team budget and manage budget effectively.

1. Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Athletic Department including athletic trainers, the Director of Athletic Communications and event management staff.

1. Communicate effectively with a variety of populations including, prospective students and their families; Office of Undergraduate Admission; Health Services and Counseling Center.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Lasell seeks faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment at the University. Employees who represent the various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision and are encouraged to apply.

Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant coaches and students including players and team managers.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Minimum Education level: Bachelor's Degree

Computer skills: Microsoft Office

Other Requirements of the Job:   Prior coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level; knowledge of club sport rules, associations and leagues; and desire to build a strong club program, are required.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.