2011 Women’s Collegiate All-American Head Coach Application

from my Inbox:

Please see below for information regarding the application for Head Coach of the 2011 Women’s Collegiate All-American Touring Side, which will play two matches this summer against an equivalent Canadian Universities team.

Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Alex Williams

OVERVIEW

The Women’s Collegiate All-American Team recognizes and honors the top collegiate rugby players in the United States each year. A key step on the Women’s High Performance Pathway, many Collegiate All-Americans have gone on to represent the USA on the Women’s National Team, in both XVs and 7s.

Since 2009, a Women’s Collegiate All-American Touring Side has also been separately selected to compete in a summer event. In 2011, the All-American Touring Side will compete at the international level for the first time, playing two matches against a Canadian University All-Star team at the end of July, as part of the Saranac Lake/Lake Placid annual tournament.

The 2011 Head Coach of the WCAA Touring Side will be selected via an open application process. After reviewing the requirements and duties below, qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to Alex Williams at awilliams@usarugby.org. by Friday, March 25th. UPDATE: This has been extended to March 30, 2011.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 year’s experience as Head Coach for a women’s collegiate team in the United States required
• Minimum 2 year’s experience as a Head Coach at the U23/Collegiate or Senior TU All-Star level or higher preferred
• Level II or higher Coaching certification
• Available for three scouting trips and the weeklong WCAA Tour
• Pass a mandatory background check
• Fundraising/Sponsorship development experience preferred

DUTIES

• Scout athletes at the Collegiate Playoffs (April), Collegiate Final Fours (May) and Collegiate NASCs (June)
• Participate in the selection of the 2011 Women’s Collegiate All-Americans
• Select athletes to the 2011 WCAA Touring Side
• Consult with the Women’s High Performance Director to design, plan and implement a coaching program that supports participants development needs including: individual development and exposure to International play; session and game planning incorporating team, opponent and environmental characteristics; individual and team match analysis
• Coach the the WCAA Touring Side through camp and 2 matches against a Canadian University All-Star team (last week in July)
• Ensure that players are fit to participate based on appropriate medical advice and against appropriate playing fitness standards
• Assist with fundraising/sponsorship initiatives to offset program expenses
• Foster a positive learning environment and experience for participating athletes

Interested applicants should use this link to submit their application: