Rugby Football Union

Rugby Football Union
Community Rugby Coach
East Staffordshire
One full time post / 35 hours per week
Salary: c. £17,000 pa
30 month contract (subject to funding & performance)

The Rugby Football Union is looking to appoint a Community Rugby Coach to provide coaching to support the strategic needs of Rugby Union in East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Burntwood, Chasetown, Cannock & Rugeley.

Responsibilities:
§         To deliver coaching to boys and girls in local schools, clubs and other community settings within the wider East Staffordshire area, as directed by the Rugby Development Officer ( RDO) and School Sport Partnerships (SSPs).
§         To introduce leadership skills to young people and provide ongoing support and sustainability by delivering   teacher and coach education.
§         To take a professional approach in the planning, preparation and organisation of coaching sessions.
§         To maintain a comprehensive schedule of coaching as established and administered by the RDO / LA.
§         To form working relationships with local and county wide community groups and development teams.

Qualifications:
Must be educated to at least 'GCSE' standard preferably with at least five GCSEs at grade C or above.
        Will have experience of coaching children and young people.
Preferred candidates should also hold:
§         an RFU coaching qualification (preferably Level 2).
§         A National Foundation or Entry Level Referees Certificate Part 1.
§         A recognised First Aid qualification.
§         Current Driving Licence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Ideally candidate should have experience of playing rugby and already have a good knowledge and understanding of the game and the operation of junior rugby. They should be keen to develop a career in the sports/leisure industry and to develop their personal skills.

Closing date: 1^st August 2008                              Interview date: week commencing 11^th August

Applications should be made using an RFU Application Form, which can be obtained by downloading from the RFU website careers page; or by calling our 24 hour recruitment hotline 0870 143 2404; or by e-mailing recruitment@therfu.com. When completing your application please quote job reference code CRC /686. Please submit completed applications to: The Recruitment Officer, Human Resources department, Rugby Football Union, Rugby House, Rugby Road, Twickenham, TW1 1DS or send by email to recruitment@therfu.com.

For further information please contact Tom Bartram,Rugby Development Officer, on 07841 156806.

The Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure process applies to this post. The RFU operates a policy of equal opportunity. To help us monitor this, if applying by CV, please complete our monitoring form and attach it with your application. The form can be downloaded from our website rfu.com/careers. The information you provide will only be used for monitoring purposes.