Mens Club Rugby Instructor - Temporary

Mens Club Rugby Instructor - Temporary



US-NJ-Princeton



Job ID: 2022-16010

Type: Temporary

# of Openings: 1

Category: Athletics



Princeton University



Overview



Princeton University Campus Recreation is
hiring a temporary Men’s Club Rugby Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all parts of the Princeton University Rugby safety
  protocols with a “Safety First” mindset.


• Develop and execute a strategy for building a regionally and
  nationally competitive rugby team.


• Plan and deliver practices, while encouraging players to have
  input into training sessions and game plan development.


• Teach fundamentals of rugby to new or inexperienced
  participants.


• Develop game strategy and provide post-game analysis to
  players.


• Attend Team games both home and away, as well as the annual
  Developmental Tour – at least one team Instructor must oversee any
  game played, as well as the annual Developmental Tour.


• The ability to champion Princeton’s strong commitment to
  student safety and academics in all dealings with Conference
  Leagues (i.e. USA Rugby, NCR, Ivy Rugby, MARC etc).


• Understand and adhere to the Princeton Rights Rules &
  Responsibilities. As part of this mandate, Club Sports will update
  every Instructor with any changes to the current Rights Rules &
  Responsibilities.


• Review the Princeton University Concussion Policy and the Coach
  NCAA information sheet in regards to concussions.


• Attend and collaborate at Alumni Rugby Board Meetings as
  requested.


• Identify, recruit and provide oversight and management to
  assistant instructors as necessary.


• Collaborate with student officers to ensure robust
  participation in rugby by promoting the sport among admitted
  non-recruited students.


• Working with the Women’s Varsity Head Coach to share best
  practices and contribute to the overall development and
  strengthening of the Princeton Rugby program.


• Working collaboratively with Campus Recreation and members of
  the Athletics Department.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of rugby coaching experience at the collegiate
  level, club level or higher; national level coaching experience in
  15s or 7s.


• Evidence of exceptional leadership qualities.


• Proven ability to teach from a player’s “Day 1” experience in
  fundamentals of contact and safety best practice, all the way
  through elite level.


• Outstanding technical, tactical and strategic knowledge of
  rugby.


• Evidence of strong organizational, and outstanding
  interpersonal and communication skills. Including the ability to
  work compatibly with and relate well to a diverse group of
  students, university administrators, other instructors, athletic
  trainers, grounds/facilities personnel and rugby alumni board
  members.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• The ability to represent the philosophy and educational goals
  of Princeton University.

• Genuine commitment to gender equality, and the ability to work
  in team relationships with diverse students, faculty, staff,
  parents and alumni.

Requirements:

• USA Rugby/NCR Level 100 certification or equivalent required;
  Level 200 certification preferred


• Referee experience/Level 1 qualification preferred


• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred


• Competency in Sportscode/HUDL preferred


• Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required


• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the
  practice and game schedule dictates

Be advised that you will be contacted only
if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate
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