USA Rugby is excited to expand the national Training & Education workforce with opportunities to develop new World Rugby certified Educators in the area of Refereeing.
- USA Rugby is seeking outstanding candidates in the areas of rugby refereeing
- Candidate search to focus on increasing the social diversity and geographic reach of the current educator workforce.
- Successful candidates to attend World Rugby Educator course in Charlotte, NC, from July 9-12, 2026.
USA Rugby is currently accepting applications for aspiring educators, with a focus on representation from regions in need of mover coverage by local educators. Specific regions in specific need include Rocky Mountain/Central, Midwest and South/Southeast.
Applications from candidates will be accepted through Friday, April 17th.
The role of World Rugby Educator is responsible for teaching and facilitating World Rugby certified education courses including Level 1 and Level 2 Refereeing courses in each administrative region. USA Rugby’s most recent Referee Educator intake was held in 2023.
World Rugby Educator Role Description:
- Possess appropriate rugby knowledge, skills and experience to deliver specific courses within your area of specialization (i.e. hold a minimum of World Rugby Level 2 Referee or equivalent.)
- Have a passion for the development of rugby referees
- Experience presenting information to adult groups in an education capacity
- Ability to adapt to learners with limited prior knowledge
- Communicative, responsible, reliable, and able to follow through on administrative tasks
- Open minded, adaptable to change, work well in a group, welcoming of feedback, and willing to self-reflect
APPLICATION DEADLINE - FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026
A selection committee will be formed with representatives from the Youth & High School, College and Senior Club Councils, USA Rugby National Office, USA Rugby Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Rugby Americas North to identify the best candidates. Notification to successful candidates Monday April 22nd to allow for travel arrangements to be made.
