Harrisburg Rugby Football Club (HRFC), established in 1969, has been growing the game of rugby in the Central Pennsylvania region for over 50 years! As part of that development, HRFC has enjoyed multiple trips to divisional and national championships, and is well on its way to building THE premiere rugby complex on the East Coast.

As part of our continued club growth, the HRFC Women are seeking a collaborative and analytical Coach to join its team. The HRFC Women’s side include seasoned veterans who remain open to skills- and tactical development, as well as a growing number of newer players who have demonstrated continued investment in learning more about the game.

To that end, we are seeking a coach who is familiar with, and invested in, the concepts of “progressive rugby” to continue to build our program and our players, through a focus on rugby fundamentals and skills-building, as well as team culture improvement. The ideal coach will be able to leverage their experience to provide variety (and fun!) in practice plans, identify the roster and manage the sideline during games, and offer post-game analysis, to include team film session reviews.

As outlined in the HRFC by-laws, Coach responsibilities will also include attending, and reporting team activity at, board meetings, and working with the 7s/Touring and Grounds Committee and Match Secretaries.

Ideally, the Coach will be able to attend at least one practice per week (either Tuesdays or Thursdays) as well as Saturday matches -inclusive of B-Side matches. (Home matches are currently held in Highspire, PA.)

This is an opportunity to join a growing but seasoned club that has repeatedly earned spots at the DII National Championship. Although we are proud of our accomplishments, we recognize that, under the right leadership, we can continue to grow the game through a communicative and collaborative partnership!

Compensation for this coaching position is open to discussion and negotiation with the HRFC Board of Directors.

If interested in coaching the HRFC Women’s Side, please email your “rugby resume” to women.coach@harrisburgrugby.com.