Philadelphia Women’s Rugby – Assistant Coach (15s) & Head Coach (7s)

Position Announcement – Assistant Coach (15s) & Head Coach (7s)

Philadelphia Women’s Rugby is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach for Spring 2010, as well as for the position of Head 7s Coach for Summer 2010. These positions may be held by the same individual. In addition to providing compensation for coaching time, the club will cover all travel and coach development expenses. The ideal candidate has club or collegiate level coaching experience (men or women), is able to commit to weekly practices and games, and is interested in coaching both elite and developmental players. Applicants for the position of Assistant Coach must be able to work with the Head Coach to design and implement practices and communicate with all players, including providing feedback to develop the individual and team game. He or she should be able to lead practices in the Head Coach’s absence. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of the game that complements that of the Head Coach. Applicants for the position of Sevens Coach must be able to design and implement practices and communicate with all players, including providing feedback to develop the individual and team game.

Philadelphia Women’s Rugby Football Club (PWRFC) was founded in 1976, making it the most established women’s rugby club in the Philadelphia area. PWRFC currently fields a competitive Senior side as well as Developmental side that compete in 15’s in the fall and spring and 7’s in the summer. Our Senior side competes in CR3 Division I, and our Developmental side competes against Division I and II sides. Our Senior side is highly competitive, and regularly earns a berth in the National Playoffs. We are based in center city Philadelphia with a centrally located practice facility and a dedicated rugby pitch for all home games. We practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and play a competitive schedule against teams in PA, DC, MD and VA. Philadelphia Women’s Rugby is made up of a group of over 40 players with various levels of experience. Some have played for many years, while others just joined us this year. We boast several USA Women’s National Team pool players, USA U23 Women’s National Team players, and MARFU and EPRU select side players. PWRFC aims to support all levels of play and aspirations and is searching for coaches to support these goals.

Any interested party should forward his or her rugby resume along with a brief statement of coaching philosophy to Emily Sabato, Club President, at president@pwrfc.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions and further information about the position can be obtained by emailing the Club President. More information about PWRFC can be obtained at www.pwrfc.org