JOIN OUR TEAM
Play Rugby's success is due in large part to the dedication and enthusiasm of our people. We seek passionate, energetic individuals to work with our student-athletes and create new opportunities for young people living in underserved communities across New York City.
Core Values
Champion the Mission
We actively pursue and advocate for our mission of using rugby to support and develop youth from underserved communities.
Connect Authentically
We assume positive intent and approach conflict with courage, engaging with openness and vulnerability to drive meaningful relationships with our teammates.
Commit to the Team
We value, support, and uplift each other in everything that we do, recognizing that our individual contributions are essential to achieving our collective goals.
Drive Positive Change
We take initiative and accountability for our work, pushing ourselves to do our best while embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
work for us
HS Boys head coach
We're seeking a Full-Time HS Boys Academy Head Coach to join our team and play a vital role in delivering positive youth development on and off the rugby pitch.
The Head Coach is responsible for the on-the-ground execution of their teams, including recruitment and retention of players. The Head Coach will be the main point of contact for all Youth Development Mentors and volunteers involved with their respective teams, and will be responsible for developing session plans, leading sessions, reporting feedback, and ensuring buy-in from all involved. Most importantly, the Head Coach must be present at both on- and off-field events, develop vital connections with the players and families, and positively contribute to the growth of the entire Academy program.
This role requires participation in evening/weekend practices throughout New York City, as well as weekend travel for games/tournaments throughout the tri-state area.
Interested in joining the Play Rugby Team? Please send an email with your resume to [email protected].
Youth Development Mentor
We're hiring Part-Time Youth Development Mentors (YDMs) in for our After-School Enrichment and Academy programs in Harlem and the Bronx. Each of our YDMs is dedicated to helping our students develop positive character traits and the skills for a successful future, through rugby! Our students range in age from elementary school all the way through high school, no previous rugby experience required!
Typical weekday hours: 2:00pm-7:00pm
Typical weekend hours: 9:00am-2:00pm
Interested in joining the Play Rugby Team? Please send an email with your resume to [email protected].
Volunteer
We're always looking for passionate people to help us further our mission!
Do you have some time and talents to share? We are in need of volunteers both on and off the field! Check out some of our regular opportunities below and fill out the volunteer form if you're interested in getting involved!
- Flag rugby referees
- Tournament support
- Event committees
- Team Coordinator