Careers at the Utah Warriors

High Performance Staff

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach – Forwards

DEPARTMENT: High Performance

REPORTS TO: Head Coach

The Utah Warriors is a founding member of  Major League Rugby now in its fourth year of operation.  With a focus on Community, Family, Tradition and Respect the Warriors are building a staff of diverse individuals who work tirelessly to bring this young franchise and brand forward as one of the most respected teams, staff and customer-facing entities in all of sports.

About the Position:

With Utah’s strong tradition in the American rugby landscape, the Warriors are looking for an Assistant Coach with defensive specialties. This coach will also coordinate with the General Manager on the Warriors’ overall High-Performance Development ecosystem, which includes Academy coordination, and Rugby Utah amateur club coach’s mentorship including certification training, strength, and conditioning, video analysis, etc.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direction and oversight of the Utah Warriors professional team forward units
• Work with the head coach and high-performance leadership to build and maintain the “Warriors Way” team culture and core values of Community, Family, Tradition, and Respect
• Build a successful coaching plan for the team’s forwards with pre-season, in-season, and post-season objectives
• Plan monthly, weekly, and daily training sessions
• Develop progressive defensive patterns for the team that complement players’ skillsets and abilities
• Take part in planned selection meetings and document observations
• Collaboration with the Utah Warriors Academy Coach to develop and implement a unified team and player development plan
• Support other community-driven Utah Warriors rugby activities including the JR Warriors, Academy, Warriors Selects, Touch Rugby League (TRL), Warriors XV events, etc.
• Support Warriors media requests and other commercial activation opportunities where possible
• Mentor Utah community coaches
• Ability to work all Utah Warriors home games, possible weekends or holidays

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

• World Rugby & USA Rugby coach certifications & registrations
• 4+ years of asst or head coach experience at a professional or equivalent level
• Prior experience developing and training rugby coaches
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience with Hudl and Sportscode
• Positive work history with peers, managers, players, media, and fans
• Ability to work both independently and part of a group or team
• Ability to multitask in a timely manner
• Ability to meet or exceed organizational goals
• Ensuring prompt responses to customer issues through proper communication methods
• Willing to work a flexible schedule; including weekends, home games, holidays, and other team events
• Level 3 or higher coach preferred
• Previous experience with international level coaching staff environments preferred
• Previous coaching exposure within the American rugby community preferred
• Ability to articulate defensive strategy as it relates to new law implementations preferred
• Ensuring prompt responses to customer issues through proper communication methods
• Willing to work a flexible schedule; including weekends, home games, holidays, and other team events

Key Competencies:

• Athlete centered learning with a high level of activity, an increased team building emphasis and greater personal decision making and responsibility
• Awareness of position/situational/role requirements
• Use of sport science concepts including nutrition, hydration, training routines, warmups, and cool downs
• Sessions based on clear objectives that contribute to overall goals and acknowledge previous performance
• Athlete centered learning with shared ownership of goals and objectives and shared responsibility and decision making
• Introduce group tactics and individual strategies
• Group and individual technical fine tuning and specialist skill development
• Introduce mental skills concepts
• Structured and linked coaching sessions

To Apply:

The qualified candidate will begin work in the Winter of 2021 identifying and training players in Utah and throughout America and then carry over this work starting in December in lead up to the season launch of February 2022.

All interested candidates can please submit CV, cover letter and references to [email protected] For more information on the Utah Warriors and the MLR please go to www.WarriorsRugby.com..

Ticket Account Representative

JOB TITLE: Ticket Account Representative Intern (Part-Time 25-30 Hours per week average)

DEPARTMENT: Sales

REPORTS TO: Chief Revenue Officer

The Utah Warriors is a founding member of  Major League Rugby now in its fourth year of operation.  With a focus on Community, Family, Tradition and Respect the Warriors are building a staff of diverse individuals who work tirelessly to bring this young franchise and brand forward as one of the most respected teams, staff and customer-facing entities in all of sports.

About the Internship: The Utah Warriors are looking for a high-energy individual to focus on increasing their fan base.  This person must possess a positive attitude and the ability to adjust quickly to frequent adjustments consistent with a startup franchise and league.  Must be willing to step into any role or project needed and work closely with the front office and team staff to provide a fluid, enjoyable experience for all clients and fans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work primarily with individuals to provide hospitality solutions that best fit their needs
• Meet effort and result criteria established by leadership
• Develop relationships with previous ticket buyers, small business owners, engaged fans etc. to purchase an appropriate ticket package
• Acquisition of new clientele through outbound calls, stadium meetings, out of office visits and other potential ticket holder events
• Work with team to maximize results with sponsorship and ticket sales as well as service departments
• Communicate progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives
• Utilize home games as an ideal way to build relationships, showcase our product and provide support for all aspects of putting on a major event.
• Help to grow awareness around the Utah Warriors brand through community involvement, engagement, opportunities and other team events
• Assist in gameday preparation and creating fun fan experiences
• Ability to work all Utah Warriors home games, possible weekends or holidays
• All other duties necessary as part of a startup sports franchise and league.

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Internship credit possible for college Juniors and Seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree)
• Fundamental understanding of basic computer programs
• Tireless work ethic and ability to communicate with a diverse setting of individuals each day
• Ability to present to corporate executives
• Remarkable work ethic and ability to communicate with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and part of a group or team
• Ability to multitask in a timely manner
• Ability to meet or exceed organizational goals
• Ensuring prompt responses to customer issues through proper communication methods
• Willing to work a flexible schedule; including weekends, home games, holidays, and other team events

Key Competencies:

• Active listening skills with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to follow direction
• Verbal, written and digital communication
• Customer service
• Networking
• Relationship building
• Sales, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of computer systems
• High energy and passion

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking around on game days for up to 5 hours
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Marketing and Communication

JOB TITLE: Marketing and Social Media Intern (Part-Time 25-30 Hours per week average)

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Marketing Manager

The Utah Warriors is a founding member of  Major League Rugby now in its fourth year of operation.  With a focus on Community, Family, Tradition and Respect the Warriors are building a staff of diverse individuals who work tirelessly to bring this young franchise and brand forward as one of the most respected teams, staff and customer-facing entities in all of sports.

About the Internship: The Utah Warriors are looking for a high-energy individual to focus on increasing their fan base. This person must possess a positive attitude and the ability to adjust quickly to frequent adjustments consistent with a startup franchise and league. Must be willing to step into any role or project needed and work closely with the front office staff to provide a fluid, enjoyable experience for all clients and fans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collecting both qualitative and quantitative data from marketing campaigns/proposals
• Performing market analysis or research for proper target market/audience
• Identifying ways to improve marketing efforts
• Supporting the marketing department for necessary daily administrative tasks
• Assist in marketing, advertising, and promotional activities such as social media, direct website, email or direct mail, etc.
• Prepare promotional presentations to executives
• Development and Adaptation of potential marketing strategies based upon target audience
• Distribution of marketing and communications materials
• Increase brand and team awareness through unique marketing strategies such as broadcasts and radio partners
• Assist with organization of potential marketing events
• Work with front office staff, team operations, and players to expand fan clientele experiences/engagement
• Ability to work all Utah Warriors home games, possible weekends or holidays
• All other duties necessary as part of a startup sports franchise and league.

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Internship credit possible for college Juniors and Seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree)
• Well-rounded in multiple computer systems such as Adobe, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience in graphic design and/or video editing preferred
• Experience in the creation of social media posts, including TikTok and Instagram Reels
• Ability to present to corporate executives
• Solid understanding of different marketing techniques
• Ability to incorporate unique and creative marketing strategies
• Ability to work both independently and part of a group or team
• Ability to multitask in a timely manner
• Remarkable work ethic and ability to communicate with a diverse group of people
• Ensuring prompt responses to customer issues through proper communication methods

Key Competencies:

• Active listening skills with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to follow direction
• Verbal, written and digital communication
• Customer service
• Networking
• Relationship building
• Sales, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of computer systems
• High energy and passion

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking around on game days for up to 5 hours
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Team Operations

JOB TITLE: Utah Warriors Rugby Operations Intern (Part-Time 25-30 Hours per week average)

DEPARTMENT: Team Operations

REPORTS TO: General Manager

The Utah Warriors is a founding member of  Major League Rugby now in its fourth year of operation.  With a focus on Community, Family, Tradition and Respect the Warriors are building a staff of diverse individuals who work tirelessly to bring this young franchise and brand forward as one of the most respected teams, staff and customer-facing entities in all of sports.

About the Internship: The Utah Warriors are looking for a high-energy individual to focus on increasing their fan base. This person must possess a positive attitude and the ability to adjust quickly to frequent adjustments consistent with a startup franchise and league. Must be willing to step into any role or project needed and work closely with the front office staff to provide a fluid, enjoyable experience for all clients and fans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists general manager in the day-to-day operations of a startup franchise
• Familiarity of team administrative and operational tasks including but not limited to team travel, team logistics, player support, etc.
• Acquisition of special assignments such as scheduling, data collection, player knowledge, etc.
• Work directly with the General Manager, Head/Assist coaches, Athletic trainers, team manager, and other team personnel
• Flexible within multiple roles of a team operations aspect of a startup franchise
• Assist in other departments with various administrative and operational tasks
• Gain experience in preparation for home and away matches including locker room set up and player needs
• Reports to all training sessions and games
• Gain experience through team expenses, player contracts, team scheduling and other team operational tasks
• Assist with organization of potential marketing events
• Work with front office staff, team operations, and players to expand fan clientele experiences/engagement
• Ability to work all Utah Warriors home games, possible weekends or holidays
• All other duties necessary as part of a startup sports franchise and league

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Internship credit possible for college Juniors and Seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft computer systems, Excel and Office preferable
• Maintaining high level of professionalism
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Display a positive, engaging, professional, personable personality
• Understanding and passion for the sport of rugby
• Willing to work both independently or a part of a team
• Ability to present to corporate executives
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people
• Strong work ethic and a strong sense of accountability

Key Competencies:

• Active listening skills with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to follow direction
• Verbal, written and digital communication
• Customer service
• Networking
• Relationship building
• Sales, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of computer systems
• High energy and passion

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking around on game days for up to 5 hours
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Assist with the coaching staff for set up and takedown of drills for practice

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Corporate Sponsorship and Partnership

JOB TITLE: Corporate Partnership Intern (Part-Time 25-30 Hours per week average)

DEPARTMENT: Sales and Marketing

REPORTS TO: Chief Revenue Officer & Corporate Partnerships Manager

The Utah Warriors is a founding member of  Major League Rugby now in its fourth year of operation.  With a focus on Community, Family, Tradition and Respect the Warriors are building a staff of diverse individuals who work tirelessly to bring this young franchise and brand forward as one of the most respected teams, staff and customer-facing entities in all of sports.

About the Internship: The Utah Warriors are looking for a high-energy individual to focus on increasing their fan base. This person must possess a positive attitude and the ability to adjust quickly to frequent adjustments consistent with a startup franchise and league. Must be willing to step into any role or project needed and work closely with the front office staff to provide a fluid, enjoyable experience for all clients and fans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the corporate partnership manager in their day-to-day account management
• Research and develop team/league best practices to help strengthen existing partnerships and other new businesses
• Conduct business prospecting and intelligence efforts to support the outreach of the Sales team
• Review and comprehend partnership contracts, learn to fulfill partner needs and strategy
• Assist the game-day operations team with duties including the execution of in-game experiences, promotions, and assisting with partnership activations
• Create and maintain various tracking systems for partnership contracts, such as digital signage, video boards, print ads, etc.
• Assist with community activations and partner-player appearances
• Establish and maintain rapport with others to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Collaborate with different departments throughout the organization to maximize partnership opportunities

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Internship credit possible for college Juniors and Seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree)
• Decent understanding of computer systems; Excel and Office
• Creative, enthusiastic, and possess strong excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in event planning, logistics, or event management
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects
• Exhibit good judgement and decision-making skills
• Willing to work both independently or a part of a team
• Ability to present to corporate executives
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people
• Handle confidential/ sensitive information
• Strong work ethic and a strong sense of accountability

Key Competencies:

• Active listening skills with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to follow direction
• Verbal, written and digital communication
• Customer service
• Networking
• Relationship building
• Sales, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of computer systems
• High energy and passion

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking around on game days for up to 5 hours
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Assist with the coaching staff for set up and takedown of drills for practice

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].