Assistant Rugby Coach
THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE
Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 850 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 60 countries worldwide. Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing. Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.
We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.
Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St. Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology. Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities as well as our first-class resources and recently renovated Fieldhouse and new Sports Complex will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley’s place as a global leader in education.
OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Assistant Rugby Coach to support our Girls and Boys teams this upcoming school year. This is a part-time 4-6 hour a week contract position commencing March 30, 2026 to May 29, 2027. This position will require after school and weekend availability with travel to CISAA schools for the competitive season.
At Ridley, our Coaches provide opportunities for athletes to develop their physical literacy and enhancing their fullest potential as student athletes. You will be responsible for coaching and training students aged 12-18 including athletic development, skill knowledge, travel supervision and attendance accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of 2 years of specialized training to ensure appropriate understanding of the various components of sport, team and athlete management while coaching athletes from Grade 7-12
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a coach or an athlete at a competitive level
• Completion of the following NCCP course certifications are required: Making Ethical Decisions, Initiation in Sport, and Making Headway
• Knowledge of strategic and tactical sport-specific systems
• Knowledge of motivational techniques, and approaches to practice and game management that minimize injury and optimize athlete performance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with an open communication style
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example in providing a positive, respectful, compassionate, and professional environment
HOW TO APPLY
This is a replacement position. Salary range: $2000-$2250
While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided.
Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.