Girls PDG Assistant Coach

England Rugby; Birtley Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in the UK is looking for a PDG Assistant Coach to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality rugby sessions and supporting the player development group. Ideal candidates will have coaching experience, especially in women's rugby, and possess relevant coaching qualifications. If you're passionate about enriching lives through rugby, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the women's and girls' rugby game.
• Commitment to driving forward inclusion in day-to-day behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rugby sessions as outlined by England Rugby and the PDG Lead Coach.
• Enhance individuals' technical and tactical knowledge.
• Support local PDG Foundation coaches.

Skills

Coaching experience with women's and girls' rugby

Ability to inspire confidence and build trust

Communication skills

Judgement and creativity

Education

England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA)

Current driving licence

Current DBS

Job description

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The introduction of the Girls Player Development Group (PDG) U18 development phase centres is an exciting time for the girls' performance pathway. We are looking for a PDG Assistant Coach, who will join a wider group of Assistant Coaches and work with the Lead coach to deliver high quality rugby sessions. There are expected to be 23 sessions with the PDG Development Group, which could involve certain sessions taking place in school holidays, evenings, and weekends. Session length will vary but we would expect them to last up to 4 hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rugby sessions as outlined by England Rugby and the PDG Lead Coach.
• Deliver sessions that focus on the core skill fundamentals of the game.
• Work with individuals to enhance their technical and tactical knowledge.
• Support local PDG Foundation coaches and maintain regular communication about future players.
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and culture.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and stakeholders.
• Be process‑driven and able to work well under pressure.
• Inspire confidence and create trust within the group.
• Exercise sound judgement and think creatively to reach desired goals.

Qualifications

• England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA) or equivalent.
• Current driving licence.
• Current DBS.
• Experience working within the women's and girls' rugby game.
• Commitment to driving forward inclusion in day‑to‑day behaviours.

Desired

• England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (ERACA) or equivalent.
• England Rugby mentoring qualification or similar.

Working at the RFU means being part of the 'bigger picture' at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people's lives, we'd love to work with you. This opportunity is for an Assistant Coach to work with the Girls Player Development Group within the Performance (Pathway) team as a sessional contractor.