WANTED: Chesapeake Women’s Rugby Football Club, Inc. Seek Assistant Coach

Chesapeake Women’s Rugby Football Club, Inc. is seeking candidates for assistant coach. The team is a senior women’s Division II club in Baltimore, Maryland and a member of the Potomac Rugby Union. Chesapeake Women’s Rugby Football Club was established in 1974. In recent years, the team earned the 2004 Division II-North Championship, ended the 2007 Fall Matrix Season with a record of 3-1, went 4-1 in the 2008 Matrix season, where we placed 8th at Nationals. Just last year, we went 5-0 and competed in playoffs.

The make-up of the club ranges from introductory-level players to 10+-year veterans. The women of Chesapeake wish to continue to build a strong team with a reputation for competitive rugby while maintaining a friendly atmosphere for welcoming new players to the sport.

Qualified candidates for assistant coach will have knowledge of current USA Rugby laws and have a current USA Rugby Coaching Certification (or be willing to complete a course). He or she will be expected to teach safe and proper technique to beginning level players while challenging and integrating the skills of higher-level players. They will be expected to help the head coach implement 2-hour practices twice per week and attend matches on Saturdays and some Sundays for tournaments. They will aid and support the head coach with all duties and have an open communication with players. The team will provide compensation for out of town tournaments, coaching clinics and a stipend for each season.

Please contact:
Jeannine Senflug, President