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A Siena University Rugby Assistant Coach should understand and exemplify Siena University's mission statement and the Student Life values of Diversity, Optimism, Respect and Service (DORS values). The responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the promotion of a competitive and participatory club level men's rugby program while ensuring a safe and quality program; assist with the fitness, selection, recruitment, retention of players. The assistant coach will coordinate with the head coach to implement individual and team-based coaching strategies that focus on developing specific skills through both training and competition

The assistant coach must have extensive experience coaching. He will develop well-structured training sessions that provide team progressions in the areas of set pieces and open play as well as defense and be present at all student practices and competitions.

Hours: August through April - 9-month, Part time position, maximum of 29 hours per week

Practices Mon-Fri, 2 hours each day = 10 hours per week

Weekend hours for games and competition

Annual Salary: $7,500.00

The hiring salaries above represent the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements:

+ High School diploma or equivalent required

+ Minimum 4 years of playing and 4 years of coaching with 1 year coaching at the collegiate or equivalent level

+ USA Rugby Level 200

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds

+ Knowledge of and commitment to College, USAR and NYSRC rules

+ Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment.

+ A background screening will be required.

Preferred qualifications:

+ USA Rugby Level 300

+ Progressively responsible experience in practice and game-day coaching

Additional Information:

Part-time position throughout the academic year.

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.