The Berkeley All Blues Women’s Rugby Club is currently seeking applicants for two coaching staff positions.
The club is looking for a Head Coach for the 15s Division II team and a forwards assistant coach for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) side. The Division II competition season will begin in early February and the team is expecting to start practices in January. Pending confirmation from the WPL, the competition season will either begin in Spring or Fall 2023.
The club plans to begin WPL practices in Spring regardless of competition season. The ideal candidates for these positions are committed to working with elite, senior-level athletes to build and maintain a championship-level team that is inclusive to all playing abilities.
About the All Blues
Founded in 1978, the Berkeley All Blues Women’s Rugby Club is one of the country’s top women’s rugby teams. The Club currently participates in a competitive WPL season, a competitive and developmental 7s season, and a competitive Division II season. The Club also recently founded a High School youth program that competes locally in both 15s and 7s. The Club has won a combined total of 17 National Championships in both 15s and 7s rugby. In 2022, all 3 senior programs competed in the National Championship competitions. The WPL side won the National Tournament, the Division II side made it to the Final Four for the first time in program history, and the 7s side won the Shield Championship.
The All Blues club consists of approximately 70 players dedicated to the Club and rugby. The Club welcomes athletes of all levels; current players range from elite to novice in experience. Several players regularly compete on the Women’s National Team. The emphasis of the WPL program is to compete at the highest level, while the Division II program strives to introduce new athletes to the sport and develop players to their highest potential. The Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is run by many current and former players that make up the Executive Board and Committee.
Key Responsibilities
Division II Head Coach
● Represent and protect the Berkeley All Blues values, culture, and reputation as determined and communicated by the Club’s Executive Board.
● Determine rosters for the Division II side.
● Attend all home and away matches for the Division II side, including any post-season games.
● Organize and run all official practices for the Division II side, in conjunction with the WPL Head Coach.
● Implement game strategies for all league and non-league matches for the Division II side. ● Coordinate and communicate with team-selected captains of the Division II side.
● Coordinate with WPL Head Coach on team decisions, including preserving eligibility for development players if necessary.
● Provide effective feedback to individuals and team for maximum performance and development.
● Assist with selection and mentorship of Division II assistant coaching staff.
● Assist in upholding and enforcing Club policies set by the Club’s Executive Board.
● Treat all members of the All Blues community with respect, including, but not limited to, current and former team members, fans, and members of the coaching staff.
