Women's Rugby Head Coach

Give. Do. Love. Serve. From Ones Own Abundance.

Position Details:

- Assignment: Seasonal, from December 1st through August 31st annually

- Schedule: Average 15 hours per week

- Pay: $45 per hour

- Location: On-site in Hayward, CA

Position Overview

The Head Coach Womens Rugby is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and professional execution of all teams under the Life West Womens Rugby umbrella (including Division 1, Division 2, and 7s programs). The position also supports the growth and development of the Mens Rugby Program through strategic collaboration and shared resources.

This role is integral to the recruitment and retention of high-performing chiropractic student-athletes and supports the holistic mission of Life West through sport and community engagement.

Job Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Leadership

- Lead all operational, coaching, and development aspects of the Life West Womens Rugby Program.

- Provide oversight to all womens teams including but not limited to D1, D2, and 7s.

- Ensure alignment of all mens rugby activities with the strategic goals of the College.

- Collaborate with the Mens Rugby Head Coach to provide cross-program support and continuity in coaching philosophy and resource planning.

Athlete Recruitment & Retention

- Recruit high-quality student-athletes who demonstrate potential in both rugby and chiropractic education.

- Establish and meet annual recruitment targets aligned with institutional enrollment goals.

- Represent Life West Rugby in high-performance and college showcase environments domestically and internationally.

Coaching & Performance

- Design and deliver high-performance training sessions, match strategies, and player development programs.

- Drive team performance to achieve top results in league and national competitions.

- Mentor assistant coaches, team managers and provide leadership to the broader rugby staff.

Program Administration

- Coordinate match schedules, travel logistics, compliance reporting, and budget planning with Athletics and College departments.

- Maintain clear and timely communication with student-athletes, college staff, alumni, and governing bodies.

- Ensure all game day compliance and operational logistics are executed to the highest standard, including accurate and timely roster entry into Rugby Xplorer (RX). Uphold and reinforce Life Wests reputation as a program committed to integrity, fair play, and respect for all stakeholders.

- Support fundraising, marketing, and community engagement initiatives in conjunction with the Colleges advancement and marketing teams.

Qualifications

- Registered USA Rugby coach membership (required)

- USOPC certified Safe Sport Coach Certification (required)

- Level 2 and Level 3 World Rugby Coach Certification (required)

- Minimum of five (5) years of rugby-specific coaching experience

- Advanced computer skills, with previous use of video/game coding software and performance analysis

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Must be reliable, dependable, and able to work independently

- Familiarity with Neural Education Development (NED) Coaching Pedagogic Model and Methodology

Employee Benefits

- Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members)

- Paid Vacation Time, Personal Days, and Sick Time

- 14 Paid Holidays

- Merchandise Discount in Bookstore

- Engaging and Inclusive Environment

- Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities

- 401(k) Plan (After 30 days of employment)

- Flexible Spending Account

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

About Us

- At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.

- In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.

- Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.

- Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion

- Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college

- Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment

- To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.