Interested in coaching NOVA WRFC?

NOVA is looking for a talented and dedicated individual to contribute to our organization! The current vacancy is D2 Assistant 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 8:15-10 PM, and games are mostly on Saturdays.

If you are interested in the position, 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!

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).

Availability Questions

1. What is your weeknight availability? Could you attend practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15-10 from mid-August through mid-November and the beginning of March 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?