THE DC FURIES ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE ROLE OF HEAD 15s COACH

ABOUT THE TEAM:

The Washington Women’s Rugby Football Club, better known as the DC Furies, is one of the oldest women’s rugby clubs in the nation.  The Furies are a 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of providing competitive and social rugby for athletes in the D.C. metropolitan area.

The Furies play 15s in the fall and spring, focusing primarily on 7s in the summer, with skills and fitness work throughout the winter. Practices take place in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and games take place both in our home city, as well as cities across the east coast.

The club currently plays at the Division I level, and is composed of a mix of elite, developmental, and beginner athletes.  Our matrix side plays competitive matrix games home and away, while our developmental side participates in friendly matches with other clubs. We are looking for a 15s coach to provide our club members with high quality training and foster a competitive environment at all levels. This position would be for the term of the fall and spring seasons (Late August - Mid-November, and Mid-February - early May).

HEAD 15s COACH RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with assistant coach(es) to provide intensive, high quality training and opportunities for learning to all club members.

  • Produce and establish an overall strategy, season game plan, weekly training plans, and tournament game plans. 

  • Support the building and promotion of a culture of positive attitudes, a drive for high performance, and competitive success.

  • Ensure that players receive the highest quality coaching, preparation, and feedback. 

  • Communicate with the assistant coach and team captains regarding selections, tournament day game plans, etc. 

HEAD 15s COACH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

  • Significant experience coaching rugby at a high level together with relevant qualifications. Level 300 World Rugby coaching qualification is desirable but not required.

  • Knowledge of coaching practices and techniques to develop all levels of rugby players.

  • Experience creating and implementing skill development programs, game play strategies, and training sessions for a variety of skill levels. 

  • The ability to create an environment that balances player development with team performance.

  • Experience leading and managing players and collaborating with other coaching staff or leadership.

  • A passion for providing leadership and developing a love of the sport

  • High standards of personal accountability, reliability, and responsibility to players and staff.

  • Commitment to our club’s values, and adjusting to club feedback throughout the season.

  • The ability to articulate a clear playing and coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the objectives of the club.

HEAD 15s COACH BENEFITS:

  • A stipend will be awarded at the end of the season (commensurate with experience, $3K-4K for both fall/spring season)

  • Travel costs for games fully covered

  • Funding for coaching development opportunities

  • Free or low-cost housing for tournament travel can be arranged

  • A vast network of connections to other potential work experiences


Interested applicants should submit a Rugby CV and brief cover letter to Elizabeth Linstrom, Coaching Committee Chair: elizabeth.a.linstrom@gmail.com 

Deadline to apply is July 1, 2025


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