CASUAL Assistant Coach of Women's Rugby

Posting Number: C00332JP

Department: Athletics

Job Summary:
The Assistant Coach of Women's Rugby assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate Women's Rugby team including practice planning, game strategy, team travel and other team events when appropriate.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $18.00/per hour

Education/Skills Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field is strongly preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Knowledge of Rugby strategy and training methods and ability to effectively teach them
• ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes
• commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the college community and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same
• working knowledge of NCAA and NESCAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
• The coach must be self directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work in a stressful environment
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the standards of the College's current Motor Vehicle Policy required.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained. Subject to pre-placement physical and criminal background check.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching Women's Rugby preferred.

Standard Work Days and Hours:

• This is a casual, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working 10-15hrs/wk in season.
• Mostly weekday afternoons and early evenings for practices.
• Weekend hours for practices and matches. Other hours as required by the Head Coach

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift: N/A

Employment Category: Casual

Benefits Eligible: No

Pay Type: Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements: Support Staff + MVR

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: Yes

Posting Date: 06/09/2026

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/17819

Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-f07a747ce44d8144b762326dd2f9fa0a

Return to Search Results