Player Development Centre (PDC) Coach

Cardiff Metropolitan University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + 12 bank holiday

LGPS with generous contributions

Wellbeing support access

Sports and fitness facilities with sub

Family access to wellbeing support

Job summary

Cardiff Met Sport is seeking a Player Development Centre Coach to support Wales’ high-potential female rugby players within the WRU PDC network. You will deliver progressive coaching, and mentor players to compete at elite club and world-level stages in East Wales.

You will lead on-field delivery, align with the Welsh DNA, and build collaborative links with the WRU, clubs, universities, schools and colleges to ensure robust playing programmes for PDC players.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 rugby coaching qualification or working towards Level 3.
• Exceptional technical knowledge of rugby and coaching.
• Experience in high-performance sport environment and developing players.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity within the Player Development Phase (ages 18–23) and PDG.
• Support delivery of TDG programme for up to 25 players annually.
• Provide high-quality coaching aligned to the Welsh DNA and player plans.
• Facilitate partnerships with WRU, clubs, universities and schools to support programmes.

Skills

Rugby coaching

People development

Stakeholder management

Networking

Education

Rugby coaching Level 2

Rugby coaching Level 3 (in progress)

Job description

Cardiff Met Sport is at the heart of sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales’ Capital City. Our mission is clear - ‘to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us’.

To continue to achieve all of this, we need people who bring fresh ideas, creativity and commitment to making a difference, who want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.

We’re now seeking a Player Development Centre Coach. As one of three centres in the WRU Player Development Centre (PDC) network, our purpose is to deliver a localised, high-quality training and coaching programme for Wales’ most high potential, pre-elite female players.

As the PDC Coach your role is to support the delivery of an inspiring and transformational development environment for Wales’ next generation of national and international female rugby players in East Wales. Supporting each of these identified players to be able compete at the elite level club (Celtic Challenge), and full-time rugby on the world stage with Wales.

You’ll Play a Key Role In

• Taking responsibility for all activity within the Player Development Phase (ages 18 -23) and the Performance Development Group (PDG).
• Supporting the PDC Lead in delivering the Talent Development Group (TDG) programme plan, to service a minimum of up to 25 players annually.
• Optimising high quality, progressive and needs-led coaching, training and developmentally focused competition opportunities for East Wales’s most high potential Players, aligned to individual player plans that develop the person, the player, and the performer (athlete).
• Assisting with on field coaching delivery through a sound coaching approach that understands, reflects and supports the Welsh DNA, bringing it to life through technical, tactical and holistic player development.
• Helping to facilitate and model positive, collaborative partnerships with the WRU, identified clubs (including Celtic Challenge), universities, schools, and colleges, to ensure appropriate playing programmes are facilitated for PDC players.

What You’ll Bring

With exceptional technical knowledge of rugby coaching, you’ll bring experience of developing people within a high-performance sports setting and contribute to the delivery and development of national performance centre. You’ll be confident leading, supporting and empowering others, building effective relationships, and applying your technical knowledge of rugby to support identified players to be able compete at the elite level club.

You’ll Also Bring

• A Level 2 rugby coaching qualification and/ or presently working towards and registered/recognised Level 3 coaching award.
• Exceptional technical knowledge of rugby.
• Strong ability to build networks and working relationships and use them to facilitate the accomplishment of shared work goals.
• A track record of developing and transitioning talented rugby players.&n
• Experience and knowledge of working in a dynamic and complex environment that attempts to satisfy a multitude of stakeholders.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our university, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We Offer Excellent Benefits Such As

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Amber Regardsoe, Head of Rugby on [e-mail], or contact Cerys Hale our PDC Lead on [e-mail].

All applications must be submitted online. The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.