Head 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 · Lead |
| Pay | USD 7,000 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 head coach leads the men's under-20 national team and prepares it for international competition. The role connects the weekly environments where players develop with the demands of the senior national side. It exists to turn age-grade talent into future senior internationals.
What you'll do
- Set the team's playing identity and lead preparation and match performance in line with the senior team's game model.
- Lead the coaching group and bring analysis, athlete performance, medical and operations support into one plan.
- Work with the pathways lead on player evaluation, selection, development priorities and transitions.
- Design clear training that fits short international preparation windows and players from varied backgrounds.
- Use match evidence and agreed KPIs to guide review, feedback and training.
- Stay in regular contact with players and their club, college and development environments.
Requirements
- Evidence of effective coaching and player development in competitive rugby.
- Ability to teach, simplify complex information and help players apply it under pressure.
- Strong game understanding and selection judgment, with experience leading coaches and support staff.
- Ability to adapt a game model to the players available while staying aligned with the national program.
- Commitment to athlete welfare and openness to feedback.
- Availability for the stated preparation, camp, competition and travel dates, from May to July.
Nice to have
- Experience in age-grade, representative, international or comparable performance environments.
Pay & benefits
USD 7,000 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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