Job Posting: UPEI Women’s Rugby Head Coach

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Official Job Posting: https://www.upei.ca/hr/competition/15e25 

The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications for the position of Women’s Rugby Head Coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the hired candidate will be responsible for building a successful and competitive women’s rugby program that is student-centered and focused on high-performance goals.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Recruiting, training, and developing high-performance student-athletes
  • Coaching, administering, managing, and promoting the women’s rugby program and Panther Athletics
  • Managing in-season and out-of-season training programs (mental & physical conditioning)
  • Organizing and conducting practices and preparing the team for competition
  • Arranging a competitive exhibition schedule
  • Creating a positive atmosphere and support system for student learning and development
  • Supporting and developing fundraising programs
  • Complying with and adhering to current AUS and U SPORTS regulations, as well as University and Varsity Athletics policies
  • Engaging in the promotion and development of rugby within the community (camps, clinics, etc.)
  • Working collaboratively with cross-functional partners:
    • Business Manager to develop and balance program budgets
    • Varsity Sport Coordinator to plan varsity events (scheduling, transportation, etc.)
  • Working flexible hours (evenings and weekends)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary degree
  • A minimum of three years of rugby coaching experience at an elite (high school, provincial, college, university) level
  • Competition Introduction/World Rugby L2 Certified or a detailed plan to be certified by August 15, 2025
  • Coaching Certification NCCP Competition Development is an asset
  • Outstanding leadership qualities, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and team supporters
  • The ability to recruit top prospect student athletes (strong students, citizens, and athletes) who will be strong representatives for our university

Official Job Posting: https://www.upei.ca/hr/competition/15e25