Player Development Centre (PDC) Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme with

Family-friendly policies

Learning and development opportunities

Sports and fitness facilities with sub

Free family access to wellbeing

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain supports Cardiff Met Sport and the WRU Player Development Centre network. We are seeking a Level 2 rugby coach to lead the 18-23 development phase and the Performance Development Group, coaching up to 25 players a year.

The role involves on-field coaching, collaboration with WRU, Celtic Challenge, universities and schools, plus building partnerships to provide suitable playing pathways.

Qualifications

• Level 2 rugby coaching qualification, and/or Level 3 in progress.
• Experience developing people in a high-performance sports setting.
• Track record of developing and transitioning talented rugby players.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for activity in the 18-23 development phase and the PDG.
• Support the TDG programme for up to 25 players a year.
• Provide progressive, needs-led coaching linked to individual player plans.
• Assist with on-field coaching and build partnerships with WRU and clubs.

Skills

Exceptional technical knowledge of rug

Confidence leading others

Networking and relationship building

Education

Level 2 rugby coaching qualification

Level 3 coaching qualification (in progress)

Job description

This post sits within Cardiff Met Sport and supports the East Wales centre of the WRU Player Development Centre network, one of three in Wales. The coach takes responsibility for the 18-23 development phase and performance group, helping the PDC Lead run a programme for up to 25 players a year. Work includes on-field coaching and links with the WRU, Celtic Challenge, universities, schools and colleges. A Level 2 rugby coaching qualification is required, with Level 3 held or in progress.

What the job involves

• Take responsibility for all activity in the Player Development Phase (ages 18-23) and the Performance Development Group (PDG)
• Support the PDC Lead to deliver the Talent Development Group (TDG) programme plan, serving up to 25 players a year
• Provide progressive, needs-led coaching, training and competition for East Wales's highest-potential players, linked to individual player plans
• Assist with on-field coaching using an approach that reflects the Welsh DNA and covers technical, tactical and holistic development
• Help build and model collaborative partnerships with the WRU, identified clubs including Celtic Challenge, universities, schools and colleges, so PDC players have suitable playing programmes

Qualifications

• Level 2 rugby coaching qualification, and/or working towards a registered Level 3 coaching award

Experience

• Developing people in a high-performance sports setting
• Track record of developing and transitioning talented rugby players
• Working in a dynamic, complex environment with multiple stakeholders

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional technical knowledge of rugby coaching
• Confidence leading, supporting and empowering others
• Strong ability to build networks and working relationships to achieve shared goals

What’s offered

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after one year's service, plus 12 bank holiday or concessionary days
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions
• Family-friendly policies
• Learning and development opportunities, with access to library and digital services
• Sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership
• Free family access to the Health Assured wellbeing support service