Wake Forest Men’s Rugby Seeking Head Coach
The Wake Forest Men’s Rugby team is looking to hire a Head Coach for
the upcoming season. Wake competes at
the D1-AA level in the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Rugby League and is
seeking to establish itself as a premier undergraduate rugby destination in the
Southeastern United States. In the past nine years Wake has rapidly ascended
through the Division III and Division II ranks with a strictly volunteer
coaching staff and hiring a paid Head Coach is an important next step in
ensuring the team’s continued growth.
Job Description:
Wake competes during both the Fall and Spring semesters. For the first
time this year, the ACRL will be playing the 15s season in the Fall, while 7s
will be played in the Spring. The Head Coach will be expected to commit to a
work schedule during the competitive season that includes four practices per
week and weekend matches. The Head Coach
will be expected to commit to a lesser schedule during school breaks, focusing
mainly on recruiting and attending various events to further the team’s
interests.
The Head Coach will be inheriting a group of highly talented and
motivated rugby players, including several incoming freshmen with substantial
rugby experience. The biggest challenges for the Head Coach will be growing and
maintaining a sufficiently-sized roster through recruitment of high school
players and athletes from within the general student population and ensuring
the continued growth in financial resources provided by the school and other
sponsors and donors.
In addition to coaching responsibilities, the Head Coach will need to
handle administrative tasks, communicate with the appropriate rugby organizations
(e.g. ACRL, USA Rugby), institute a formalized high school recruitment policy,
coordinate with the Wake Forest Rugby Foundation on team finances, scholarships
and alumni outreach, act as a liaison to the Wake Forest Administration, manage
the team budget and fundraising efforts, and most importantly, mentor players
both on and off the field.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following experiences and skills:
·
Previous collegiate coaching and playing
experience
·
Ability to teach players with varying levels of
experience the fundamentals of rugby
·
Strong understanding of offensive and defensive
strategy, set pieces and situational decision-making
·
Superior leadership and managerial skills
Compensation:
The Head Coach will receive a salary between $10,000 and $20,000,
commensurate with experience. Health and other benefits will not be provided
For more information:
If you are interested in the position please send a resume and cover
letter to:
Andrew Gentles, President,
Wake Forest Rugby Foundation
About Wake Forest University
Founded in
1834, Wake Forest University is a private educational institution located in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has approximately 4,800 undergraduate
students, the vast majority of which live on campus or in the immediate
surrounding areas. Wake is a hotbed for collegiate athletics, and is the third
smallest school competing in Division 1 FBS football. The school was ranked 27th
overall in U.S. News’ 2013 list of America’s Best Colleges and is known for its
rigorous academic standards. Wake Forest boasts a vibrant Greek life and has
one of the highest participation rates for study abroad programs in the
country.
About the Wake Forest Rugby Foundation
The Wake Forest Rugby Foundation was established
in 2009 as a way to help further the proud tradition of Demon Deacon rugby both
on and off the pitch. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(3) non-profit
corporation. Donations to the Foundation fund a portion of the team’s
operational expenses, scholarships for current players as well as high school
recruits, and alumni outreach efforts. In addition to financial support, the
Foundation’s Officers, Board of Directors and active alumni participants
provide ongoing support to current players and coaches in various capacities.
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