Furies seeking head coach for upcoming season

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The DC Furies are actively seeking applicants for the role of Head 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. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the Furies will field a side that compete in USA Rugby D1 East competitive matches.  The club is composed of a mix athletes at different levels.

The Furies play in the spring, summer, and fall, with skills and fitness work throughout the winter. Practices take place in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and 15s matches are scheduled throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

The Furies are a 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of providing a fun and competitive rugby environment for women in the D.C. metropolitan area. 

Head Coach Responsibilities:

  • Provide high quality training and opportunities for learning to all club members

  • Produce and establish an overall strategy, season game plan, weekly training plan, and match day game plans

  • Build and promote a culture of positive attitudes and competitive success

  • Lead the coaching and manage the contribution of the coaching staff to ensure the players receive the highest quality coaching, preparation, and feedback

  • Communicate with team captains

Head Coach Knowledge, Skills and Qualities:

  • Experience coaching rugby at a high level together with relevant qualifications. World Rugby coaching qualifications desirable but not required.

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

  • The ability to create and implement a robust skill development program, game play strategies, and appropriate training sessions for a variety of skill levels

  • Articulates and delivers a clear playing and coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the objectives of the club

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

  • Demonstrates a track record of personal coach development

  • Creates an environment that balances player development with team performance

  • Sets high standards of personal accountability, reliability, and responsibility for the players

  • Is able to lead and manage others while working effectively with other members of the team leadership

Head Coach Benefits:

  • A stipend for each season (commensurate with experience in the $1,000 to $2,000 range)

  • Travel costs for games fully covered

  • Funding for coaching development opportunities

  • Team branded gear


Interested applicants should please submit a Rugby CV and cover letter to:

Name: Sharifa Love
Title: President
Email: president@dcfuries.com



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