Women's Rugby Assistant Head Coach, Department of Athletics and Recreation
Application Deadline: July, 24, 2026
Term: 2026-2027 season
The University of Waterloo is seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to serve as the assistant head coach of its women's rugby team for the 2026-2027 season.
These responsibilities will be fulfilled through coordination, planning, evaluation, and implementation of yearly training programs, as well as assisting with recruiting highly qualified U SPORTS caliber student-athletes. Additional responsibilities include team selection, personnel management, proper training techniques, individualized training schedules within a yearly program plan and with priority placed on academic success, the overall student-athlete experience and other duties as assigned by the head coach/department. The incumbent must also act in accordance with documented policy and procedure guidelines and adhere to the University of Waterloo, U SPORTS, and OUA policies and procedures.
The assistant coach will work cooperatively with the University of Waterloo head coach/athletic department staff with regards to admissions, event scheduling, facility issues, travel planning, budgeting, peer mentorship, academic support, purchasing of equipment and apparel, strength & conditioning, athletic therapy, advancement and completing administrative requirements.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a friendly, results-oriented person with an ability to work with student staff and volunteers.
Minimum requirements include coaching accreditation (CAC or an internationally recognized equivalent Level 2 or Comp-Intro Certified) or willingness to obtain said certification, and successful coaching/playing at the university level, or equivalent high-performance experience. Superior interpersonal, organizational, leadership, skills are required.
The varsity women's rugby season begins with training camp in late August and finishes with U SPORTS championships in early November. Practices occur on campus and student-athletes train throughout the calendar year. Non-traditional hours required on evenings & weekends. Additionally, the successful candidate will require a vulnerable sector check.
Application Process
Applicants should call or email their interest to Brian Bourque – Associate Director, Athletics, University of Waterloo – email is bbourque@uwaterloo.ca or call 519-888-4567 – ext. 32635. Please provide references along with application. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. This is a volunteer position that covers all expenses and provides some compensation.
Closing date – July, 24, 2026
