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Pennsylvania State University Head Rugby Coach in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for Head Coaches for Men's and Women's Rugby (Non-NCAA) to instruct and manage an intercollegiate sports team that is not affiliated with the NCAA; plans and directs training of student athletes; assesses individuals abilities and skill levels to determine best appropriate team position; analyzes opposing team performance and capabilities and determine game strategy; assists players reaching highest athletic potential through training and leadership skills; leads team practices, sporting events, and team development activities; mentors students to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth; purchases and inventories equipment; coordinates visiting team requests; compiles and maintain statistical information; actively recruits and retains top talent; organizes team travel; oversees promotion and fundraising efforts and collaborates with the development office to identify, cultivate and solicit donor prospects.
Direct, plan, and lead team sport practices, training sessions, competitions, and events; observe player skills and provide instruction for new techniques
Design coaching strategies which prepare team for competition
Implement strength and skill training methods to build player capabilities
Facilitate player cooperation through team enhancement activities
Direct entire recruiting process, identification, evaluation, recruitment, and retention of top prospective student-athletes
Establish and enhance the competitive schedule and coordinate team travel
Maintain compliance with University policies and regulations
Oversee Booster Clubs to ensure compliance with University, conference, and national governing body rules and regulations
Establish and enforce rules and code of conduct as well as mentor student-athlete growth
Collaborate with athletic and university units such as admissions, medical services, academic support, judicial affairs, student-athlete services, facilities, international programs, and compliance offices
Oversee team promotion and community outreach
Collaborate with development office to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit donor prospects
Schedule, plan, organize and conduct summer sports camps in support of athletics and the University; promote growth of sports camps
Purchase, manage, inventory, and distribute all gear and equipment
Manage the operating budget while demonstrating fiscal responsibility and support of cost containment initiatives
May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$35,600.00 - $500,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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