NU USA Northeastern University
Women's Rugby Assistant Coach
NU USA Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Women's Rugby Assistant Coach page is loaded Women's Rugby Assistant Coach Apply locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R134402
About the Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION The Assistant Coach will help mentor and support our growing roster of new and developing players. This position focuses on coaching the rookie squad, reinforcing core rugby skills, and guiding newer players as they transition into competitive collegiate rugby. The coach will work under the direction of the head coach and collaborate with the broader staff, as well as Executive Board members, to lead weekly practices and coach B-Side matches on weekends. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Coach and assist at three practices per week with an emphasis on fundamentals and developmental skill work
Coach the B-Side/rookie side at weekend matches in both 15s and 7s formats
Support player development with consistent feedback, positive reinforcement, and tactical guidance
Foster a respectful and inclusive environment, reinforcing team values and safe play
Help assess player progress and communicate with staff about developmental needs
Be present at occasional planning meetings or team sessions as requested
QUALIFICATIONS Previous playing experience in rugby is required
USA Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Strong understanding of rugby basics: tackling, passing, breakdown, positioning, and safety
Experience coaching or mentoring youth or college-age athletes is a plus
Dependable, communicative, and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment
Must be able to commit to practices and weekend matches August–November and January–April
Schedule & Time Commitmen t: Practices: 3 evenings per week (typically Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs/Fri)
Matches: Most weekends during the fall (15s) and spring (7s) seasons (approx. 6–10 match days per year)
The coach will be required to travel throughout the New England area for matches on weekends, transportation can be provided
Additional hours may include team meetings or planning sessions, as needed Position Overview: Northeastern University Women’s Rugby is hiring a B-Side Developmental Coach to help mentor and support our growing roster of new and developing players. This hourly position focuses on coaching the rookie/B-Side squad, reinforcing core rugby skills, and guiding newer players as they transition into competitive collegiate rugby. The coach will work under the direction of the head coach and collaborate with the broader staff, as well as Executive Board members, to lead weekly practices and coach B-Side matches on weekends.
Position Type Temporary
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Rate: $17 hour Similar Jobs (1)
Club Weightlifting Coach locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
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About the Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION The Assistant Coach will help mentor and support our growing roster of new and developing players. This position focuses on coaching the rookie squad, reinforcing core rugby skills, and guiding newer players as they transition into competitive collegiate rugby. The coach will work under the direction of the head coach and collaborate with the broader staff, as well as Executive Board members, to lead weekly practices and coach B-Side matches on weekends. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Coach and assist at three practices per week with an emphasis on fundamentals and developmental skill work
Coach the B-Side/rookie side at weekend matches in both 15s and 7s formats
Support player development with consistent feedback, positive reinforcement, and tactical guidance
Foster a respectful and inclusive environment, reinforcing team values and safe play
Help assess player progress and communicate with staff about developmental needs
Be present at occasional planning meetings or team sessions as requested
QUALIFICATIONS Previous playing experience in rugby is required
USA Rugby Level 1 Coaching Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Strong understanding of rugby basics: tackling, passing, breakdown, positioning, and safety
Experience coaching or mentoring youth or college-age athletes is a plus
Dependable, communicative, and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment
Must be able to commit to practices and weekend matches August–November and January–April
Schedule & Time Commitmen t: Practices: 3 evenings per week (typically Mon/Wed/Fri or Tues/Thurs/Fri)
Matches: Most weekends during the fall (15s) and spring (7s) seasons (approx. 6–10 match days per year)
The coach will be required to travel throughout the New England area for matches on weekends, transportation can be provided
Additional hours may include team meetings or planning sessions, as needed Position Overview: Northeastern University Women’s Rugby is hiring a B-Side Developmental Coach to help mentor and support our growing roster of new and developing players. This hourly position focuses on coaching the rookie/B-Side squad, reinforcing core rugby skills, and guiding newer players as they transition into competitive collegiate rugby. The coach will work under the direction of the head coach and collaborate with the broader staff, as well as Executive Board members, to lead weekly practices and coach B-Side matches on weekends.
Position Type Temporary
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Rate: $17 hour Similar Jobs (1)
Club Weightlifting Coach locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
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