The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking candidates for the part-time, seasonal Assistant Coach for Men's Rugby. The purpose and function of the club is promote and allow UMF students to participate in a world renowned international sport at a competitive level. The assistant coach supports the head or main coach, ensures that equipment and facilities are maintained, and performs administrative duties. Assistant coaches may also schedule practice sessions, maintain training equipment, and organize team events.

A typical season is September through November.

Essential Duties

• Attends all practices and matches/games.
• Assists Head Coach in instructing members on the rules and ways of rugby.
• Represents the team at the league/Division annual meeting if necessary.
• Maintains annual paid membership to USA Rugby.
• Assists Head Coach as needed with team mediation and / or team / individual misconduct.
• Collaborates with Head Coach and team captains to identify players and positions to be played for matches.
• Develops and trains team Technical Zone Manager (if required by league)
• Collaborates with other Club Sport Coaches.
• Advises the Men’s Rugby Club team with the annual club budget proposal.
• Reserves University vehicles.
• Collaborates with team captains.
• Transports club team members for matches/games.
• Serves as an effective role model.

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

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A Nationally Ranked public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.
An Outdoorsy College located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.
An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college.
A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.
A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.
A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, in the classroom and outside.
An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.
A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students who thrive on challenges.
A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.
A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you.

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in a degree academic program at an accredited College/University.
• USA Rugby Level 200 Coaching Certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License (in good standing based on UMS standards).

Preferred Qualifications

• A year of coaching experience at the college/university level.
• Certified in American Red Cross CPR and AED training.