Head Coach: Men's Rugby

The Student Government Association at Saint Michael's College invites applications for the Men’s Rugby Coach position. The successful candidate will ensure that the management of the team is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the institution and department. They will create a safe environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of team members during team travel, practice, and competition. The successful candidate will create a team culture where mutual respect exists between the coach and team members through regular communication and connection. All coaches at the College are expected to work cooperatively with department members, with a spirit of collegiality and teamwork.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans and conducts practices during the season
• Coaches the team members during competition throughout the season
• Articulates Saint Michael’s College mission and vision
• Counsels student-athletes with a focus on personal development
• Responds to requests and inquiries specific to the program in a timely manner, from within the department and College as well as outside
• Evaluates referees in a timely manner as requested by conference and supervisor of officials
• Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people. Helps to create an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experiences
• Minimum of 3 years of collective experience in coaching or collegiate (or higher) sport participation
• USAR Level 200 coaching certification
• Basic First Aid certification to be renewed every three years
• Driver's license - must be able to successfully pass driving record check. For criteria, please see the Driver Acceptability Matrix

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a driving record and background check.

For a complete job description, click here. 

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume

Please submit all materials by October 25, 2024. The position remains open until filled.

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus and is ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont by Niche, a popular college ranking website. In 2022, Saint Michael’s was once again named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best 388 Colleges, one of the Best Green Colleges, and one of the Best Northeastern Colleges. Situated next to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, nearby Burlington, Vermont, consistently ranks as one of the best places in America to live. This includes America's 10 Great Places to Live (Kiplinger's), Top 10 Cities for Outdoor Recreation (Outside Magazine), Top 10 Small Cities for State of Well-Being (Gallup-Healthways), Top 10 Tech Hubs in the U.S. (Forbes), Top 5 Healthiest Places for Women in America (Self Magazine), Top 10 Greenest Cities in America, and Top Public Square in America (USA Today). It was also recently named a “climate haven” and ranked in the 10 Best Places in America to Live fo