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 refereeingCandidate 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 refereesExperience presenting information to adult groups in an education capacityAbility to adapt to learners with limited prior knowledgeCommunicative, responsible, reliable, and able to follow through on administrative tasksOpen 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.