Community Rugby Coach, The Rugby Football Union

The Rugby Football Union is looking to appoint a Community Rugby Coach (CRC) as part of its Strategic Plan and in conjunction with Sport England’s Whole Sport Plan process.  The CRC will play a major role in supporting the growth and sustainability of Rugby Union across the area under the direction of the RFU Rugby Development Officer (RDO).

Responsibilities:

• To deliver high quality coaching to people of all ages and particularly 16 years and above in local clubs, schools and further and higher education establishments.
• To deliver ongoing support and sustainability through coach, volunteer and teacher education.
• To introduce leadership skills and opportunities to young people and other volunteers.
• To take a professional approach in the planning, preparation and organisation of coaching sessions and Rugby Union activities.
• To build and maintain strong partnership relationships and report on a comprehensive Rugby Union programme as established by the RDO and funding partners.

Qualifications:

• Must be educated to a minimum of 'GCSE' standard preferably with at least five GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Will have experience of coaching people of all ages.
   
  Preferred candidates should also hold:
• an RFU coaching qualification (minimum Level 2 or working towards)
• Current Driving Licence

Additional Information:

Ideally the successful candidate should be a rugby player and already have a good knowledge and understanding of the game and the operation of club rugby union. They should be keen to develop a career in the sports/leisure industry.  The role will require flexibility to work regularly at weekends.