Two Coaching Positions Available at Berkeley All Blues
Two Coaching Positions Available at Berkeley All Blues
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.
Assistant Coach(es)
The Club is specifically seeking a Forwards Specialist assistant coach for the 2023 WPL season. Additionally, the All Blues are always looking to grow the Club’s coaching staff to bring Attack/Defense specialization and position-specific knowledge to the Club. Not all responsibilities will apply to each role and all rugby enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.
● Represent and protect the Berkeley All Blues values, culture, and reputation as determined and communicated by the Club’s Executive Board.
● Assist the head coach with the development of team and sub-unit strategies.
● Assist with the organization and running of official practices.
● Attend all local league matches and tournaments and the National Championship Tournament. ● Provide effective feedback to all individual team members.
● Collaborate with the Head Coach(es) to agree on and execute set piece plan and structure.
● Provide effective feedback to the team as a whole.
● Assist in evaluation of athletes for determining rosters for matches and provide input to the Head Coach(es).
● Assist with game film analysis to evaluate both team and individual areas for improvement, ideally through weekly email analysis or film sessions.
● Assist in upholding Team Policies set by the 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.
Qualifications
Previous playing and coaching experience is required; specific experience coaching women and non-binary athletes is preferred. The Berkeley All Blues require the completion and maintenance of a 200 Level Coaching certification or a comparable level of coaching certification for all Head Coaches, and require completion of at least a 100 Level Coaching certificate for all assistant coaches. Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience. These are not full-time positions. Unfortunately, the Club is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance. Travel expenses to away matches will be paid by the Club.
To Apply or Learn More
Please submit a coaching resume, as well as a brief statement of coaching philosophy, to allbluescoachsearch@gmail.com. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by January 15th, 2023 and will also be considered on a rolling basis.
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