USA Rugby Call for Applications: Aspiring World Rugby Referee Educators

Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:45 PM
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by Calder Cahill.

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.

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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.

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