The Assistant Men’s Rugby Coach, assists the Men’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Rugby Club’s on and off field training, practice and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction and mentoring of members of the Men’s Rugby Club. As a self-governed student organization, the coach will work with team leaders to support individual development and the growth and of the club. This is a part time, temporary, non-benefit salaried position with a hiring range of $18,720 - $20,171. Current Term: August 17th, 2026 to May 30th, 2027.Core Responsibilities:Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in organizational management and leadership. Design and supervise (in collaboration with the Men’s Head Rugby Coach) all practices and games, both home and away Serves as an essential on-field risk manager Work with the Head Coach and Office of Sports Medicine to ensure all medical clearance requirements are adhered to without exception Assist student club leaders with the planning and coordination of practice and game scheduling, including field scheduling Oversee the club president and team captains and assist them in fulfilling their administrative obligations Other duties as assigned by the Office of the Director of Athletics RequirementsPosition Prerequisites Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. USA Rugby Level 200 coaching certification Commitment to student development through sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Strong Leadership and Motivational skills Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches, administrators, students and alumni Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independent Physical Demands & Working Conditions Long and irregular hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends Physical demands and working conditions Travel for competitionBenefitsAs an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/human-resources/... Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey! Come join us and be a part of our team!Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
The Assistant Men’s Rugby Coach, assists the Men’s Rugby Head Coach in all aspects of the Men’s Rugby Club’s on and off field training, practice and competition. This is accomplished primarily through direct coaching, instruction and mentoring of members of the Men’s Rugby Club. As a self-governed student organization, the coach will work with team leaders to support individual development and the growth and of the club.
This is a part time, temporary, non-benefit salaried position with a hiring range of $18,720 - $20,171.
Current Term: August 17th, 2026 to May 30th, 2027.
Core Responsibilities:
- Mentor the Club’s membership as both competitive athletes and campus leaders, and the Club’s officers in organizational management and leadership.
- Design and supervise (in collaboration with the Men’s Head Rugby Coach) all practices and games, both home and away
- Serves as an essential on-field risk manager
- Work with the Head Coach and Office of Sports Medicine to ensure all medical clearance requirements are adhered to without exception
- Assist student club leaders with the planning and coordination of practice and game scheduling, including field scheduling
- Oversee the club president and team captains and assist them in fulfilling their administrative obligations
- Other duties as assigned by the Office of the Director of Athletics
Requirements
Position Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required
- Coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
- USA Rugby Level 200 coaching certification
- Commitment to student development through sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents through strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
- Strong Leadership and Motivational skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with other coaches, administrators, students and alumni
- Works effectively within a diverse department and team as well as independent
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Long and irregular hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends
- Physical demands and working conditions
Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
- Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
- MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.
Come join us and be a part of our team!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic
institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college,
Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and
the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a
shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for
positive and global impact.With year-round operations on five continents, our
employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to
the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an
engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive
benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and
educational assistance programs.Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.
Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic
institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college,
Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and
the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a
shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for
positive and global impact.
With year-round operations on five continents, our
employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to
the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an
engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive
benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and
educational assistance programs.
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.
