Women's Club Rugby Coach

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY

• The B-Side Developmental Coach position supports the Northeastern University Women's Rugby program, working alongside other coaching staff and Executive Board members to mentor and develop newer players. This hourly position focuses on coaching the rookie/B-Side squad, reinforcing core rugby skills, and guiding newer players as they transition into competitive collegiate rugby. The Coach leads weekly practices and coaches B-Side matches on weekends in both 15s and 7s formats, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that upholds team values and safe play. This position requires availability for practices and weekend matches during the August–November and January–April seasons.
• Responsibilities
• INCLUDE: Coach and assist at three practices per week with an emphasis on fundamentals and developmental skill work Coach the B-Side/rookie squad at weekend matches in both 15s and 7s formats Support player development through consistent feedback, positive reinforcement, and tactical guidance Foster a respectful and inclusive environment, reinforcing team values and safe play Help assess player progress and communicate with coaching staff about developmental needs Attend occasional planning meetings or team sessions as requested
• MINIMUM
• QUALIFICATIONS: Previous playing experience in rugby required USA Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain Strong understanding of rugby fundamentals, including tackling, passing, breakdown, positioning, and safety Experience coaching or mentoring youth or college-age athletes is a plus Dependable, communicative, and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment Must be able to commit to practices and weekend matches August–November and January–April Position Type Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: 15/hr Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.