WANTED: Women’s Rugby Graduate Assistant at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre

Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA is looking for a Rugby Graduate Assistant for the Women’s Rugby Team.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Head Coach to ensure the success of the women’s rugby program
• Recruiting duties – the ability to connect with High School athletes and their parents are a must!
• Complete USA Rugby Level 100 coaching course and be willing to pursue a Level 200 coaching certification.
• Complete King’s College van driving training and drive players to off-campus games
• Attend the majority of fall season 15’s weekend games, home and away, as well as spring 7’s tournaments
• Attend local high school tournaments as a representative of King’s College Women’s Rugby.
• Assist Head Coach with planning and conducting team practices; periodically supervise or support captain’s practices and lifting sessions.
• Provide drills for basic skill development, basic game play, and fitness
• Assist with the development of an alumni program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong knowledge of rugby fundamental movements (ball handling, passing, rucking, tackling)
• Experience playing and or coaching rugby.
• Knowledgeable, or ability and desire to learn, strength and conditioning principles for women’s rugby athletes.
• Good driving record, in order to use college vehicles
• Strong communication and teaching skills to effectively run portions of practice.

Additional Information:

This is a Graduate Assistant Position. The incumbent will be provided with housing, meals, a stipend, and tuition remission for classes at King’s College.

Interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter to Christine Black, Head Coach at: cmargheriteblack@gmail.com.