What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength and Conditioning Coach position at Old Glory DC Rugby?
Job Summary:
Old Glory DC, the professional men’s rugby team, seeks a Strength and Conditioning Coach as we prepare for the 2026 season. This position delivers preparation routines prior to matches, on-field practice, strength training, energy system development, nutrition guidance, and recovery interventions to enhance athletic performance and support player progression. Working collaboratively with MedStar’s sports medicine staff and athletic trainers, the coach executes performance testing, individualized programming and assists directly with return-to-play while ensuring seamless integration of performance protocols.
Job Duties:
- Physical Development: Design and prescribe strength, power, and conditioning programs for players
- Performance Testing: Organize and conduct testing sessions in collaboration with MedStar, Major League Rugby and team staff
- Energy System Development: Implement position-specific conditioning programs that address rugby-specific demands
- Workload Management: collaborate with staff on practice plans via game and/or training loads and aid sports medicine to optimize player readiness and optimize performance
- Data Integration: Make use of organizational resources to aid in utilization of objective metrics to guide programming decisions and track player development
Additional Key Responsibilities:
- Design individualized and team-based training programs addressing physical development, energy system demands, movement quality, and position-specific performance requirements for professional rugby players
- Collaborate daily with staff and athletic trainers to integrate workload monitoring, training modifications, and recovery strategies into competitive schedules
- Conduct movement screenings identifying dysfunction and risk factors, utilize biomechanical analysis when applicable to design targeted interventions, and integrate preparation strategies into training programs
- Utilize sports science technologies monitoring training loads, recovery status, and readiness to implement workload progressions, track objective performance metrics, and provide data-driven recommendations for program adjustments
- Assist sports medicine with immediate injury support, first aid, stabilization procedures, and support crisis management protocols
- Maintain consistent communication with rugby ops staff regarding player progress, program effectiveness and consistency
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Current CPR/AED certification and basic life support training
- Minimum 3 years of strength and conditioning experience in elite-level individual and team program
- General knowledge of Microsoft Windows Suite
Education & Experience Preferred:
- Master's degree Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or related discipline plus graduate assistant experience
- Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC)
- 5 years of experience working in strength and conditioning and the development of individual and team programs
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certification
- Precision Nutrition certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Practical return-to-competition experience
- Understanding of rugby, travel demands, and scheduling constraints
Equal Opportunity Statement
Old Glory DC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.