Posting Details
Position Information
| Job Category |
Casual Wage |
| Position Title |
Coach - Rugby - Women's Lead |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
| Division |
Athletics |
| Department |
Recreation Sports |
| Hiring Wage/Salary Range |
$25.00 / hr |
| Department Statement |
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Campus Recreation supports the development of the whole person and their sense of belonging through active programs, services, and facilities that promote wellbeing.
The Colgate University Club Sport Program is designed to enhance the student experience while participating in a sport of choice. It is not intended to be a path leading clubs to varsity status under the Colgate Intercollegiate Athletics program.
Club Sport Objectives:
- Provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity for instruction and participation in a wide variety of sports of which one may develop sound, lifelong leisure values. Develop leadership skills by providing opportunities for students to organize, administer, and manage through individual clubs and/or the Club Sport Council.
- Provide an avenue for camaraderie and to develop a sense of belonging among individuals in the shared pursuit of sport.
- Provide an outlet for advanced participation and competition in a particular sport. Secure funds, facilities and equipment necessary to learn and practice skills of a particular sport.
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| Accountabilities |
Responsible in conjunction with strategic leadership of all activities and outcomes within the women's component of the rugby program. These will include sustained performance
and execution in the following areas:
- Support of the philosophy and objectives of the Colgate Rugby program as a whole
- Session Planning for the women's team in line with Colgate's Coaching and Playing Philosophies, and in conjunction with Director of Rugby
- Delivery of team, unit and skill specific sessions
- Delivery of game day preparation, and game management
- Video review, thematic tagging, and presentation creation
- Responsible for role modeling positive behaviors and leadership for club-athletes
- Creation of a positive, supportive, inclusive environment for all players, administrators and stakeholders
Responsible for recruitment and management of club athletes to ensure club meets sustained performance in the following areas:
- Attracting and evaluating club-athletes before, during, and end of season
- Ensuring club-athlete academic progress and well-being and where appropriate adapting practice schedules to support their academic endeavors
- Ensuring club-athletes adhere to institutional policies and code of conduct
Responsible for creating a culture of compliance within the programs to all relevant governing bodies including:
Liberty Rugby Conference
NY State Collegiate Rugby Conference
National Collegiate Rugby (
NCR)
USA Rugby
Specific Conference
University policies
Departmental Policies
- Ensures positive relationships and communication between the program and key stakeholders, including alumni, parents, faculty, and other University constituents
- Effectively support the club's fundraising efforts
- Prepare and oversee alumni mailing as per divisional and institutional guidelines
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (
CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSA's are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the campus safety department. |
Requirements
| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
Four (4) years of rugby playing, coaching, or operations experience
USA Rugby Level 1 Coach (L200)
A Current First Aid,
CPR,
AED Certification is required
A valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required
Must be able to obtain certifications within 60 days of hire date |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Four (4) years of rugby playing, coaching, or operations experience at high school, collegiate or professional level,
USA Rugby Level 2 Coach (L300) (ability to achieve in 6 months after hire),
CSCS or equivalent S&C qualification |
| Education |
High school diploma or equivalent |
| Physical Requirements |
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| Other Information |
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the
NCAA,
ECAC,
NCR,
USA Rugby and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of
NCAA,
ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause . |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number |
2025CW016Posting |
| Temporary |
Yes |
| Work Schedule |
Approximate Out-of-season Hours: July: 16hrs per week
Approximate In-season Hours: August- November: 25-30hrs per week |
| Job Open Date |
05/02/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary |
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| EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. |
| Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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Colgate University
paid time off, sick time
May 12, 2026