ABOUT US

Life Chiropractic College West (Life West), is a leader in chiropractic education. Our dedicated focus on the profession sets us apart from other institutions making our doctoral and continuing education programs some of the most sought-after in the world.

Through a leading-edge curriculum and clinical training experience, we provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, philosophies, attitudes, and competencies to be the best in their field. Life West also empowers transformation. We believe that an outstanding education provides opportunities and resources far beyond the classroom experience. Our mission is to support the full career lifecycle from the classroom to retirement.

CORE VALUES

The vision of Life West is to create a brighter future for humanity through graduating chiropractors who have a deep understanding of service, and of the innate potential of the human body to heal and adapt to its environment. The Doctor of Chiropractic program prepares graduates for personal and professional fulfillment in a climate of giving, doing, loving, and serving from a place of abundance.

PURPOSE

Working in the Life West Rugby program, the Men's Rugby Head Coach will provide coaching services, leadership, and strategic direction and oversight of the Men's Rugby program that includes Mens DI 15-a-side team, and any other 15-a-side team/s that participates in the same season.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Athletics Director, with direct responsibility for the Life West Men's Rugby program, you are expected to display effective leadership and management of players, team coaches, support staff, volunteers, resource coaches, team staff and various stakeholders, both within the program, and externally in the wider community.
• You will be required to lead the Men's Rugby program to the best of your ability, enhancing the reputation of Life Chiropractic College West through the program’s athletic endeavors, enhancing team culture while adhering to the college’s core values, mission and chiropractic philosophy.
• You are expected to coach the program to a standard of excellence, and in doing so, you will: Enhance the knowledge, skill, ability and game understanding of all players and coaches; Ensure the team’s on-field performance is of the highest standard, and achieve success at national championship level by playing an exciting, fast-paced and innovative style of game;
• Exhibit ethical leadership when guiding the team, and interacting with various stakeholders;
• Ensure planning and delivery of training sessions, game strategy and tactics are at a professional standard;
• Provide effective, honest and accurate communication to all players and staff;
• Working closely with the Athletics Director, you will be required to plan the season calendar, book travel, manage program logistics, facilitate field rentals, purchase uniforms, schedule games, organize post-game activities and drive athlete recruitment;
• Working with the Marketing Dept. you will provide PR, Marketing and Communications data, information and assets (images, video, stories etc.) to help promote the rugby scholarship program, the team, and Life Chiropractic College West to a wider audience.
• You are required to submit a Weekly Report to the Athletics Director providing detailed insight into player and team progress, match results, and PR, marketing and communication outcomes, recruitment updates and any pertinent information relevant to the program;
• You will be responsible for administrative oversight of the program’s external association memberships including USA Rugby (USAR), Northern California Rugby Football Union (NCRFU), and all other sport specific associations the program is involved with.
• Ensure the program adheres to sports specific compliance when:
• inputting data of individual membership information and team rosters into the USAR Competition Management Systems (CMS);
• submitting program documentation, and player and team membership information required to comply with competition standards, league regulations, and relevant deadlines;
• following game management guidelines that allow the program to operate in accordance with regulatory body mandates;
• Ensure the program adheres to institutional compliance involving:
• Title IX statute and relevant Department of Education legislation;
• all relevant college policies, codes of conduct, scholarship program agreements, and Athletic Department operating procedures and tasks;
• monitoring student athlete academic progress, assessing cumulative GPA results;
• Ensure all members of the program, as ambassadors of the college, follow Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices, operate in a professional and courteous manner, and illustrate exemplary standards at all times when representing Life West, both on and off the field.
• Other responsibilities as required.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the responsibilities for this position, all College employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

1. Mission and Goals: All employees are expected to know and work by the College's mission and goals.

2. Customer Service: All College employees will strive to provide outstanding customer service to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees.

3. Grooming and Appearance: College employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

4. Safety Awareness: College employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided, depending on the position.

5. Attendance Standards: College employees are expected to attend to their work assignments and schedules at all times, pursuant to the College's Employee Handbook.

6. Training: College employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary or required.

7. Continuous Improvement: College employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Life West is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the College's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors except where otherwise provided by law.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered USA Rugby coach membership (required)
• USOPC certified Safe Sport Coach Certification (required)
• Level 2 World Rugby Coach Certification (required)
• Level 3 World Rugby Coach Certification (preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years of rugby-specific coaching experience, including two (2) years as Head Coach
• Advanced computer skills, with previous use of video/game coding software and performance analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
• Familiarity with Neural Education Development (NED) Coaching Pedagogic Model and Methodology

ETHICS REQUIREMENTS

• Provide professional services with integrity
• Provide professional services objectively
• Maintain the knowledge and skill necessary to provide professional services competently
• Be fair and reasonable in all professional relationships. Disclose conflicts of interest.
• Protect the confidentiality of all client information
• Act in a manner that demonstrates exemplary professional conduct

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to work physically outdoors in a sports team environment
• Able to spend long hours walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and concisely.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate sports equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an outdoor and indoor environment with extensive contact with the public
• This role is seasonal and temporary between the months of December 1 and August 31 annually This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Life Chiropractic College West. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.