Harvard Men's Rugby Seeking Full-Time Head Rugby Coach
Harvard Men's Rugby Seeking Full-Time Head Rugby Coach
Harvard University men's rugby will be hiring a new, full-time Head Coach in 2023.
Backed by an alumni group (Friends of Harvard Rugby FC LLC), and with the cooperation of the University's Athletic Department, the 150-year-old Harvard Rugby Club is looking to take the next step with a full-time paid Head Coach.
While the women's Harvard rugby program is a full NCAA Varsity team, the men's rugby team will remain a club. However, after some years of work (and some delays) the system is in place to get a full-time coach at the helm.
The position will be a full-time salary commensurate with qualifications and will include health insurance. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the team a competitive position in the Ivy League and in Conference play, with an eye toward national prominence (note that Brown recently won the NCR D1 championship). The coach will also serve as the primary liaison with various university departments and personnel.
The job will also entail all of the coaching and culture development expected of a Head Coach on a serious collegiate rugby team, coordinating with the club leadership, University, and other stakeholders, assisting in fundraising and alumni outreach, and networking with the broader rugby community.
Selection criteria include:
- At least 5 years of coaching experience at collegiate or international/professional rugby level
- A deep commitment to taking HRFC to the next level through program building
- Proven ability to create a vision/values/standards, establish buy-in, execute and drive performance to achieve results
- Proven ability to lead and manage diverse team members
- Strong interpersonal communications skills
- High level of cultural awareness and capability to adapt to a unique university environment
- Computer skills and film review literacy
- Be an active participant/voice in conference and local/national union conversations/decision-making
- Commitment to live close to the campus and facilities during tenure
- Applicable coaching certification and a commitment to professional development
- Commitment to develop lasting relationships within the University system
To Apply
To apply, send a resume, cover letter highlighting how you fit the above criteria, and references to: harvardrugbycoaching@gmail.com
The goal is to fill the position in time for preseason work leading into the fall, 2023 season.
