Head Varsity Rugby Coach

## Head Coaching Position - Varsity Rugby

Brophy is accepting applications for a head men’s rugby coach starting Fall 2026.

**Job Title:** Varsity Rugby Head Coach

**Job Status**: Part Time, stipend, seasonal, not benefits eligible

**Hours**: Flexible depending on games and practices typically held in afternoon/evenings, includes weekend availability

**Overview:**

Brophy College Preparatory is seeking a dedicated and experienced **Rugby Coach** to establish and lead the program. The coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes, fostering teamwork, and promoting a competitive and positive environment that is consistent with Brophy’s Jesuit principles and mission.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Plan and lead all team practices, training sessions, and competitions
• Develop athletes’ skills, rugby IQ, strategy, and overall performance
• Foster a positive and disciplined team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, accountability, and personal growth
• Coordinate schedules, transportation, and logistics with the athletic department
• Ensure player safety and adherence to Arizona Rugby Union, USA Rugby, and school policies
• Interface with parents, school administration, and students to communicate team expectations and uphold program standards
• Assist in building and growing a sustainable rugby program that reflects the values of Brophy Athletics

**Compensation:**

• This is a stipended position paid during the length of the season

**Application Process**

Interested candidates can apply by emailing a letter of introduction and résumé to Brophy’s Athletic Director: **Josh Garcia**, [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden]).

**About Brophy**: Brophy is a Catholic, Jesuit school with an enrollment of 1,400 young men. It offers its students a rigorous, relevant, and innovative college preparatory curriculum, a highly developed fine arts and music program, a diversity of extracurricular activities, and transformative retreat and service programs.

As a Jesuit school, Brophy takes great pride in striving to form well-rounded young men who are firmly grounded in a relationship with God that orients them to lead lives of service. In addition to the high school, Brophy includes Loyola Academy, which is a tuition-free, comprehensive junior high school program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys who demonstrate academic promise but have had limited educational opportunities.

For more information, visit [Brophy’s webpage](https://www.brophyprep.org/).

Brophy College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

## Qualifications

**Qualifications:**

• 3+ years coaching experience in **rugby** (high school, club, collegiate or higher preferred)
• Strong knowledge of rugby laws, player development, and current coaching techniques
• Coaching philosophy grounded in a whole-student approach
• Possesses the drive and motivation necessary to develop and implement a successful program
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop student-athletes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• USA Rugby coaching certification (or willingness to obtain certification)