Umass Amherst D1 Women's Coach
The UMass Amherst Women’s Rugby Football Club (UMWRFC) is looking for a head coach.Â
Who We Are: The UMWRFC is a Registered Student Organization at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, run by students on the team. We are a D1 team, playing in the Northeast Conference. Practices are generally 4-5 times a week in the fall semester, and 3-5 times a week in the spring semester. Practices are mainly in the evenings, with occasional morning practices. The fall semester consists of league and non-league games, while the spring semester consists of 7s and 15s tournaments. Possible coaches must be flexible when it comes to the uncertainty of the Fall 2020 season due to Covid-19.Â
Job Description/Responsibilities:Â
- Part time job ($25/hr with a cap at $2,500 a semester)Â
- Start in Fall 2020 season and continue into Spring 2021 (practices start in the last week of August for Fall season and late February for Spring season)Â Â
- Will be working closely with Captains to create practice plans and lineupsÂ
- Major decisions will involve the coach, Captains, and the Executive Board (comprised of students on the team)Â
- Set up stations/drills for practice with the help of the CaptainsÂ
- Recording attendance during warm-upsÂ
- Manage substitutions during gamesÂ
- Provide constructive criticism during practice and gamesÂ
- Ensure players’ safety at all timesÂ
Required Qualifications:Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Level 200 certificationÂ
- Pass CORI checkÂ
- Availability in the Fall and Spring semestersÂ
- Attend all gamesÂ
- Attend at least 3 practices a weekÂ
- Flexibility between morning/night practiceÂ
- RespectfulÂ
- Strong cooperation and team working skillsÂ
- Maintain a strong level of professionalismÂ
- Strong communication skillsÂ
- Motivational
- Positive attitudeÂ
- Ability to quickly and effectively explain drills and playsÂ
Preferred Qualifications:Â
- At least 2-3 years of previous coaching experienceÂ
- College and/or high school level coaching experienceÂ
If interested, please send a resume and references to MacKenzie Caputo at rugbywomen@umass.edu