Call for Head Coach

Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Season 

 

About the Club:

The DC Revolution is a rugby club based in Washington, DC founded in 2019, led by a shared belief that rugby should be fun and accessible to everyone. We are a member of USA Rugby’s Capital Rugby Union and compete in the Women’s Division III in the Mid-Atlantic Conference.

We aim to develop players, both new and experienced, to their potential as well as develop coaches so that we can build a stronger rugby community in the DC area. This club is founded on values of inclusion, community, trust, and transparency with an overarching belief that rugby is and should be fun! We are seeking a head coach who will embrace these values alongside our team. 


Job Description:

We are seeking a head coach for the 2024-2025 15s rugby season to lead the club. This position is a good fit for you if you feel strongly that rugby should be inclusive, are excited about growing the sport of rugby, love training players from a variety of backgrounds, and think rugby should be fun! If you are newer to coaching and looking for your first head coach position, please consider applying! We hope to provide a learning opportunity for both developing coaches as well as players. This is a paid position.

Our expectations:

  • Help foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for players from all backgrounds

  • Have a Level 200 certification from USA Rugby

  • Plan, attend, and lead practice on a twice weekly basis for the club (Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm-9pm in the DC area )

  • Attend and coach all 15s matrix matches for the fall (September-early November) and spring (March-early May) seasons

  • Teach the players at all levels of skill and experience about the rules and regulations of the sport of rugby

  •  Collaborate with the Executive Board leadership and captains to assess team growth and address any concerns from players

  • Work with the Executive Board leadership and captains to adjust the existing playbook to align with coaching strategy

  • Coordinate goals and strategies with captains and assistant coach to ensure that our team values, such as inclusion and accessibility, are playing out in our practices and matches

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your coaching resume to personnel@dcrevolution.com