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Champion Cal Poly SLO Seeks Head Coach

  • 30 May 2025
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (CPSLO) is actively seeking a new head coach for its women’s rugby program. Zach Markow is leaving the role after a stellar career that included back-to-back 15s national championships, among many other accolades.

The Mustangs are the two-time reigning CRAA Division II 15s national champions and finished 3rd at the CRAA club 7s division this May. In 2025-26, CPSLO and will compete in the Division I Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference in NorCal. Opposition will include the 2024 and 2025 DI national champion Stanford University as well as 2025 DI runner-up Cal.

The coaching role is a full-time position with pay commensurate with experience. Applicants must be at least a Level 1 coach with 2-4 years’ experience coaching women’s collegiate rugby. For a full job description and additional details, contact Doug Smith at douglasdsmith54@gmail.com or (714) 263-5735.

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2025, and the role will begin in August.

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