Assistant Coach, Men's Under-20 National Team Program
U.S. national governing body for rugby, High Performance department, running a youth national team pathway
| Employer | U.S. national governing body for rugby, High Performance department, running a youth national team pathway (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Remote (U.S.) · Remote |
| Type & level | Contract · Mid-level |
| Pay | USD 3,000 per year Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit (senior candidates) |
| Role family | Head Coach / Performance Director |
About the role
The assistant coach supports the under-20 head coach in preparing the team for international competition. The role owns one technical area within the team's game model and turns analysis into practical training. It also helps move players toward the next stages of the national pathway.
What you'll do
- Lead an agreed technical area within the head coach's game model.
- Plan and deliver training, technical feedback and individual development work.
- Analyze opposition and team performance and turn the findings into clear player messages.
- Set KPIs and use training and match evidence to assess improvement.
- Work with analysis, athlete performance and medical staff to integrate technical training.
- Contribute to selection discussions and communicate development priorities and camp assessments.
Requirements
- Evidence of effective coaching and player development in competitive rugby.
- Demonstrated expertise in attack, defense, forwards, set piece or skills, with a stated principal discipline.
- Ability to teach players of varied experience and simplify technical information under pressure.
- Strong video analysis, training design and player communication skills.
- Ability to deliver the head coach's strategy while contributing ideas and challenging constructively.
- Availability for the stated preparation, camp, competition and travel commitments.
Nice to have
- Experience in age-grade, representative, international or comparable performance environments.
Pay & benefits
USD 3,000 per year. The posting does not list benefits.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
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