Employment Opportunity:
Varsity Head Coach – Women’s Rugby 7s
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Employment Type: Contract, renewed annually
Salary: Yearly stipend
Expected Work Term: Ongoing, starting immediately
Summary of the role:
The UKC Athletics Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to lead our women’s varsity rugby 7’s program as the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for rugby, a commitment to the development of student-athletes, and the ability to foster a positive team culture both on and off the court. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our student-athletes while contributing to the overall success of our athletic program.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Promote academic success, good sportsmanship, and character development.
- Communicate clearly and consistently regarding team expectations, accountability and feedback, fostering an environment of trust and openness.
- Co-create and sustain a positive, inclusive team culture with student athletes, including the development of shared team values and expectations.
- Plan and conduct regular practices, typically 3-4x weekly.
- Attend all regular-season competitions (4 tournament weekends) September 19 to October 24.
- Provide individualized instruction and feedback to student-athletes.
- Prepare plans and strategies for opponents, including scouting reports and player evaluations.
- Lead team meetings, film sessions, and other activities.
- Work with the Athletics Department to manage team logistics, scheduling, travel, equipment inventory, and budgeting. Collaborate with school administrators.
- Uphold all school and league policies, rules, and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a thoughtful recruitment and player development strategies.
- Develop and support fundraising initiatives and engage alumni with the Athletics Department.
- Monitor and support student athletes in their academic progress
- Recruit, supervise and support assistant coaching staff.
- Be available to work evenings and weekends during the academic year.
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary degree.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience coaching as an Assistant or Head Coach with a proven track record of success. Coaching experience at a post-secondary institution would be considered an asset. Previous experience coaching women’s sport considered an asset. Proof of NCCP Advancement Development Coach certification and a commitment to obtain NCCP Performance Coach certification upon hire.
- Proof of NCCP Coaching Certifications.
- CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.
- Experience as a varsity athlete or working experience in an Athletics Department considered an asset.
Application Deadline: July 24th, 2026
Please submit to:
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community
Work Location: In person
