Assistant Rugby Coach

Activate Learning; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking an Assistant Rugby Coach to mentor students aged 16-18, enhancing their rugby skills alongside their education. This part-time role involves managing the rugby program and supporting students' development in a structured environment.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Pension Schemes

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Competitive Salaries

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working within the age-grade pathway and coaching.
• Ability to demonstrate tactical and technical knowledge of rugby union.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students aged 16-18 in rugby.
• Supporting the delivery of training sessions.
• Offering pastoral support and guidance.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

ERACA (Level 3) Coaching Qualification

Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Job description

About the Role: Assistant Rugby Coach

As an Assistant Rugby Coach, you will play a crucial role in mentoring our dedicated and ambitious students aged 16-18, providing them with the opportunity to pursue their rugby goals alongside their full-time education.

You will work closely with the Head of Rugby to manage the rugby programme, supporting the delivery of innovative and structured training sessions that align with the programme's goals. Your efforts will ensure that all students have the opportunity to enhance their skills and achieve outstanding results. Additionally, you will offer pastoral support and guidance to students throughout their educational journey, as well as supporting accommodation staff with enrichment responsibilities around the Rugby programme.

This is a fixed-term, part-time role working 18 hours per week during term-time (0.41 FTE) until May 2026.

What do you need to be a successful Assistant Rugby Coach at Activate Learning?

Successful candidates will have relevant experience working within the age-grade pathway and coaching, along with a strong understanding of contemporary coaching and training practices. The ideal qualifications and experiences include:

• ERACA (Level 3) Coaching Qualification (or a level 2 and a willingness to complete it while in the role).
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive tactical and technical knowledge of rugby union.
• Familiarity with current coaching and training practices.
• UK Driving license to support with transporting Academy Players to training.

In addition, you will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners, have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.