Women’s Rugby Head Coach

NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union); Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional rugby union is seeking a coach for their fall and spring seasons. The role requires Level 200 USA Rugby Coaching Certification or equivalent experience. Candidates will lead practices, create game lineups, and provide constructive feedback to players. This position offers scheduled stipends and a commitment to engage with the team throughout the seasons.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Level 200 USA Rugby Coaching Certification if not already certified.
• Ability to provide feedback to players and teams.
• Experience with strategies, tactics, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead 90% of practices.
• Create game lineups and warm-up routines.
• Provide positive feedback to players.
• Review game films and discuss lineups with players.
• Give positive and constructive feedback to the team and individual players.
• Review and implement strategies, tactics, and plays to prepare for matches.
• Enforce safety when practicing contact.
• Create and announce lineups for each game.
• Provide a warm-up routine for team to do before each game.
• Be willing/able to discuss lineup decisions with players who have questions.
• Review game film and provide feedback to team and individual players.

Skills

Coaching Certification (Level 200 USA Rugby)

Knowledge of attack systems

Knowledge of defensive structures

Job description

Payment

Scheduled stipends in middle and end of fall and spring seasons

Contract Duration

August 2024 – end of October 2024, February 2025 – end of May 2025 [then contract is reviewed for renewal]

Season Schedule

Monday/Wednesday practices 7 pm – 9 pm, Saturday morning games

Qualifications

• Level 200 USA Rugby Coaching Certification or equivalent experience.
  If the Coach does not have this certification at the time of hiring, they must obtain it when available.
• Knowledge of current attack systems and defensive structures

Practices

• Share plans with captains and assistant coach before practice
• Attend 90% of practices
• Give as much notice as possible if unable to attend practice
• Provide a plan for practice that captains can run if unable to attend
• Give positive and constructive feedback to the team and individual players
• Review and implement strategies, tactics, and plays to prepare for matches
• Enforce safety when practicing contact

Games

• Create and announce lineups for each game
• Provide a warm‑up routine for team to do before each game
• Be willing/able to discuss lineup decisions with players who have questions
• Review game film and provide feedback to team and individual players