Following an influx of many talented players over
the last several seasons, Brandywine Women’s Rugby Football Club is in search
of an Assistant Coach to help the team execute an aggressive match strategy and
continue to develop into a premier Division II club.
Founded in 1999, Brandywine Women’s Rugby Football
Club (BWRFC) is a Senior Women’s Club team based out of the Brandywine Valley
in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Nicknamed the “Riot”, Brandywine is a full member
of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union and competes in USA Rugby’s
Mid-Atlantic Conference (NCR4) at the Division II level.
Members of the
Brandywine Women’s Rugby Football Club come from a wide range of backgrounds.
While the majority of the Club’s players have a significant amount of rugby
experience, having played in high school and/or college, Brandywine strives to
create a social team environment that welcomes athletes of all ages and skill
levels. Brandywine players are students, lawyers, teachers, nurses, social
workers and financial professionals; BWRFC consistently fields a very
competitive team while providing its members the ability to pursue advanced
educational and professional goals and enjoy all of the social benefits that
the rugby community has to offer.
Practices are held
Tuesday and Thursday after 8:00PM, generally in the West Chester area. BWRFC’s
home pitch is located in West Grove, PA. Most away matches are within a 90-mile
radius of West Chester.
Position Requirements:
·
Recent
playing experience at the Club level with exposure to multiple positions
(Collegiate/Club level coaching experience preferred)
·
Collaboration
with Head Coach and captains to plan and implement effective practices for
players of all skill levels
·
Ability
to attend majority of practices and matches and execute practice plan/match
strategy in Head Coach’s absence
·
Knowledge
of rugby-specific fitness plans/activities
·
Ability
to work with players in an individual and small group setting (including but
not limited to new/inexperienced players), identifying specific areas for
improvement and providing clear instructions
·
Provide
Head Coach and captains with fair assessment of practice/match performance to
assist with match selections
·
Willingness
to attend club fundraisers and community events to promote club growth and
foster a social team environment
·
USA
Rugby Coaching Certification (or willingness to obtain ASAP)
·
Commitment
through May 2014 at minimum (long-term commitment preferred)
Interested parties should contact BWRFC
President, Lindsay Watson, via email at president@brandywinerugby.org. Qualified
candidates will be interviewed by a committee comprised of BWRFC board members,
Head Coach and team captains.
