West Point, New York, The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Women’s Rugby Coach by coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring Cadet-athletes’ academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, overseeing the discipline and conduct of the Cadet-athletes. This position reports to the Head Women’s Rugby Coach. All the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy (“USMA”), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), the NIRA Conference (“Conference”), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”). What You'll Do 20% Coaching
Promotes the philosophy and objectives of AWPAA; to include adhering to and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of USMA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Assists the Head Coach with the ongoing teaching and instruction of Cadet-athletes in the performance of their sport such as, but not limited to, games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups and demonstrate game techniques and skills required to be successful.
Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, games, tournaments, etc. in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations for specified positions.
Develops, coordinates and plans assigned portions of practices and game management consistent with the Head Coach's strategic vision.
Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of Cadet-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and academy. Responsible for the development, safety and conduct of the Cadet-athletes within the sport program.
Supervises assigned support staff to ensure compliance to applicable rules, policies, and procedures; provides orientation, training and guidance as needed; conducts performance evaluations.
30% Recruiting
Has a large role in the identification, recruitment, and selection of prospective Cadet-athletes; ensures compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations; initiates process for determining academic eligibility.
Recruit quality prospective Cadet-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions .
5% Academics
Provide an overall positive educational environment for Cadet-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
25% Administrative
Work to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of USMA life to complement the AWPAA and USMA mission in the military community.
Performs all administrative and operational tasks, under guidance from the head coach for the entire sport program, including, but not limited to daily practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, equipment management, facilities scheduling, and budget.
Ensures that team travel arrangements are in compliance with USMA, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, to include monitoring development of travel itineraries and coordination of travel plans.
Ensures safety of Cadet-athlete and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletics equipment and facilities utilized by designated sport; submits requires for repair, maintenance, and improvement of facilities to facility manager, when appropriate.
15% Engagement/Camps & Clinics
Perform both direct and indirect public relations functions including promotion, fundraising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics. Serve on departmental committees as requested.
Assist with departmental needs as requested; When practical under the circumstances, staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend athletic events to promote audience participation and support for AWPAA sport programs.
Participates in camps, clinics, exhibitions, and campus activities as approved by AWPAA NCAA Compliance Office.
5% Other Duties as Assigned.
What We Can Offer $60,000 - $65,000
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.