Interested in coaching NOVA WRFC?
NOVA is looking for talented and dedicated individuals to contribute to our organization! The current vacancies are D1 Forwards Coach, D2 Forwards Coach, D2 Backs Coach, and a Developmental Coach.
NOVA, established in 1982, is a two-team club with active D1 and D2 sides and a growing Developmental side. Our D1 side played in the last four Division 1 National Champion matches (2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024), taking home the 2019, 2022, and 2024 titles. NOVA plays in the Capital Geographic Union and the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Practices are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 8:15 PM-10:00 PM, and games are mostly on Saturdays.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact novarugbyviceprez@gmail.com with a rugby resume and answers to the Application Questions below. We are also always looking for quality Volunteer Assistant Coaches. If your availability and/or experiences are limited, please still reach out if you are interested in joining our rugby community! Applications for the 2025-2026 season are due August 15, 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Please answer all of the following and return to novarugbyviceprez@gmail.com
COACHING-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
1. What is your leadership/coaching philosophy?
2. What are your coaching goals and your expectations for players?
3. As part of the interview process, we would also like you to submit a sample practice plan for 60 minutes with the full backline (9-15) plus subs (1 halfback, 1 center, and 1 back triangle player).
ADMINISTRATIVE-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
1. What are your leadership and communication styles?
2. What makes a good team?
3. What experiences have prepared you to manage a club with 70-80 active members and two competitive sides, and what brings you to NOVA?
AVAILABILITY QUESTIONS
1. What is your weeknight availability? Could you attend practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 PM-10:00 PM from mid-August through mid-November and mid-February through the end of May?
2. What is your weekend availability? Do you expect to have any regular conflicts with Saturday games?
3. Is there anything else we should know about your availability?