Head Coach, Women's Rugby

Requisition # 2026-21602

Date Posted 5 days ago(3/6/2026 10:14 AM)

Department: Athletics-Coaches

Category: Athletics

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Head Coach of Women's Rugby is to provide a quality program which will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I women's rugby program.

Princeton University Department of Athletics is committed to creating a workplace culture where differences are celebrated, where all employees feel valued and are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Coach Rugby in a substantive manner that is consistent with the educational mission of the University.
• Engage in ethical and values-based coaching in order to develop the character and the skill of the University's student-athletes.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of rugby, a sophisticated understanding of coaching strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance player development.
• Effectively operate a competitive Division I Women's Rugby program.
• Identify and successfully recruit student athletes within the framework of the University guidelines and policies.
• Work effectively with administrators, the support staff, and other coaches and programs within the Department of Athletics.
• Communicate effectively with various institutional constituencies (e.g., faculty, administration, students, parents, staff, alumni and friends) in order to strengthen programmatic integration with the University.
• Continue the development and oversight of the Friends Group.
• Adhere to the NIRA, Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.

Qualifications

• Successful background as a rugby coach.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage team dynamics.
• Demonstrated organizational ability for practice and recruiting.
• An understanding of the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, properly implemented, can play in the educational development of our student-athletes.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification subsequent to the date of hire.
• USA Rugby Level 100 and 200 certification or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competitive experience at the collegiate level.
• Coaching at the collegiate level.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Standard Weekly Hours 36.25

Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours Nights and weekends required.

Eligible for Overtime No

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required No

Valid Driver’s License Required Yes

Salary Range $85,000 to $105,000