Nira Head Women's Rugby Coach

Description

Thomas College, located in the revitalized town of Waterville, ME which is mid-way between the beautiful coast and mountains of Maine as well as Maine's largest city, is a private, not-for-profit business and liberal arts college offering a guaranteed job program to its graduates. Founded in 1894 as a private college, Thomas offers a rich professional studies curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students in a wide variety of programs including business, arts and sciences, criminal justice, education, and technology.

In 2017, Money Magazine recently ranked Thomas 23rd in the country for adding the most value to their degrees, and data reported by the New York Times ranks Thomas College in the top 15 percent of all college and universities in the U.S. for upward mobility of its graduates. Our new state of the art Sports Center and Esports Cave was completed in January 2023.Thomas College is an NCAA Division III school and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA).

Thomas College is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual for the position of Head Women's Rugby Coach. This is a full-time 12-month position with an annual salary of $54,000.

This position will be responsible for the management and administration of the women's rugby program. Additional administrative and event management duties are required and will be determined by the qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the athletic department.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a bachelor's degree and prior intercollegiate playing and/or coaching experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience recruiting student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level and working knowledge and understanding of NCAA and NIRA rules and regulations. Experience in higher education and a basic familiarity with athletics in New England or collegiate level are also preferred. A valid driver's license is essential.

The candidate will have the ability to work as a team member in the Department of Athletics and the college community. Thomas College values and prioritizes the importance of coaches serving as educators and conduct that is ethical, moral, and inspiring.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse, and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.

Thomas College is an equal opportunity employer.

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities.