Men's 2nd Team Head Coach

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Oxford; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

University of Oxford seeks a Head Coach for the Men's Two's squad. This self-employed consultancy role requires delivering two training sessions per week through Michaelmas and Hilary terms and coaching all BUCS matches, including Varsity.

Experience in coaching or playing, plus a Level 1 coaching qualification, is required. Travel costs are reimbursed, and the role offers a unique opportunity at one of the world's premier universities.

Qualifications

• Hold at least a Level 1 coaching qualification and have previous coaching and/or playing experience.
• Attend and coach all BUCS matches (home & away, including Varsity).
• Plan and deliver two training sessions per week through Michaelmas and Hilary terms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver two training sessions per week through Michaelmas and Hilary terms.
• Attend and coach BUCS matches (home & away, including Varsity). All travel costs reimbursed.
• Assist in player selection and trials from late September onwards, in collaboration with the team captain.
• Hold at least a Level 1 coaching qualification, and have previous coaching and/or playing experience.

Skills

Coaching

Training planning

Education

Level 1 coaching qualification

Job description

Description

About the Team

The Men's Two's squad is comprised of students between the ages of 18-30, hailing from all corners of the globe.

In previous seasons, the team has maintained their place in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Midlands Tier 3 league, including a 2nd place finish in the 2024/25 season.

They are now looking for a Head Coach who can take them to the next level, and challenge for promotion.

The team is also seeking revenge in 2027, after a close-fought loss to Cambridge in the 2026 Varsity match.

Competitions

BUCS Men's Midlands Tier 3 league (games played on Wednesdays)

BUCS Men's Midlands Conference Cup (games played on Wednesdays)

Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Game (played on a weekend in February/March)

About the Role

The role offers a salary of £132.35 a week in Michaelmas and Hillary Term, as well as week 0 of Michaelmas Term (£2,250 annually).

The Head Coach will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver two training sessions per week through Michaelmas and Hilary terms.
• Attend and coach all BUCS matches (home & away, including Varsity). All travel costs will be reimbursed.
• Assist in player selection and trials from late September onwards, in collaboration with the team captain.
• Hold at least a Level 1 coaching qualification, and have previous coaching and/or playing experience.

Please note that this is a self-employed, consultancy-based position. The University of Oxford will not sponsor or support visa applications for this role.

This is a unique opportunity to coach high-calibre student-athletes at one of the world's premier universities. It also offers the chance to connect with a culturally diverse and ambitious sporting community.