Assistant Men's Rugby Coach

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

The United States Naval Academy Rugby Program is seeking applications for a full-time senior Assistant Coach position within one of the premier collegiate rugby environments in the United States.

This position will assist with the continued development, organization, and daily operation of a highly competitive Division I rugby program committed to excellence in performance, leadership, player development, and alignment with the mission and standards of the United States Naval Academy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enhance the Navy Rugby game model within your area of expertise 

• Assist with practice planning, training delivery, opposition analysis, and match preparation

• Support player development, leadership growth, and daily team culture standards

• Recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes

• Assist with operational and administrative responsibilities across the program

• Collaborate closely with the Head Coach and coaching staff to ensure alignment across all areas of the program

• Model the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and leadership

Qualifications

• Experience, Education, & Certification(s)

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Prior collegiate, academy, professional, or high-performance coaching experience 

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Experience coaching attack, backs, defense or breakdown skills strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of the modern attacking game and current rugby trends

  • Ability to recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes

  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with all NCAA, conference, institutional, and governing body regulations

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.

• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This is an in-person position. 

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or move for extended periods during practices, games, and recruiting events.

• Capacity to demonstrate physical techniques, drills, and sport-specific skills as needed.

• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for recruiting, competitions, and professional development.

• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech to communicate effectively with student-athletes, staff, and external audiences.

• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to a variety of weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity.

• Physical stamina to manage long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during the athletic season.

• Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Travel

• As necessary for recruiting & away competitions. This may involve overnight trips.

• Travel will be based on the NCAA recruiting calendar.

The NAAA Featured Benefits

• Medical 

• Dental

• Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Paid holidays

• Paid accrued vacation and sick days

• NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

Pay Range

$80,000 - $120,000

Application Process

• Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references 

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.