Player Development Centre (PDC) Coach

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Library and digital services access

Sports and fitness facilities

Job summary

Cardiff Met Sport is seeking a Player Development Centre Coach to deliver a high-quality development environment for Wales’ next generation of female rugby players in East Wales. You’ll support delivery of the PDP and TDG programmes, guiding players aged 18-23 toward elite club and international opportunities.

You’ll bring Level 2 rugby coaching (or working towards Level 3), exceptional rugby knowledge, and a track record of developing talent.

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical knowledge of rugby coaching.
• Proven track record of developing and transitioning talented rugby players.
• Strong ability to build networks and working relationships to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity within the Player Development Phase (ages 18–23) and PDG.
• Support the PDC Lead in delivering the TDG programme plan for up to 25 players annually.
• Design progressive coaching, training and competition opportunities aligned to individual plans.
• Assist with on-field coaching delivery using a holistic player development approach.
• Facilitate partnerships with WRU, clubs (including Celtic Challenge), universities and schools.

Skills

Rugby coaching

Player development

Networking and collaboration

Education

A Level 2 rugby coaching qualification

Level 3 coaching award (registered/recognised)

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.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a dynamic and complex environment that attempts to satisfy a multitude of stakeholders.

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.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

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