Rugby Development Apprentices

WRU - Welsh Rugby Union; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is offering an exciting opportunity for youth to join their Rugby Development Apprenticeship. This 12-month program includes working towards a Level 4 qualification in Sport Management, with hands-on training and experiences across Wales. Ideal candidates are passionate about sports and community engagement. This role requires flexible working hours, contributing to various programs and events.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements

Free stadium parking and gym

Discounts on WRU Group store

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by 1st January 2026.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for community sports.
• No formal qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support regional rugby programmes.
• Assist in national and elite events.
• Study for Level 4 Foundation in Sport Management and Development.

Skills

Passion for sport

Ability to inspire others

Dynamic leadership

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

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The Welsh Rugby Union Group (WRU) are proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to join our apprenticeship programme.

The WRU Rugby Development apprenticeship programme provides young people with recognised qualifications, new skills, knowledge and a wealth of experience working as a Rugby Development Apprentice.

During the 12-month programme, you will work towards a Level 4 Foundation in Sport Management and Development, this is supported by Cardiff Metropolitan University where WRU Apprentices will be enrolled as a student and receive the learning benefits the University can offer, including potential progression onto Degree courses once the apprenticeship is successfully completed and all assignments have been assessed and passed.

You will also be required to complete a range of rugby and sport related technical qualifications.

The apprenticeship will offer exceptional training and experiences to develop a new generation of inspirational sport professionals.

Do you:

Have a passion for sport and want to inspire others to take part in sport?

Feel you have not yet reached your full potential?

Have the motivation to self-develop and be part of our team?

Are you:

18 years old on or before the 1st January 2026

Enthusiastic about working with young people and becoming a positive role model in your community?

Dynamic and keen to show initiative and leadership?

Able to commit to the one-year programme?

If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

We are looking for individuals to join this programme who have an interest in encouraging others in their communities to engage in sport.

Selection Days: 10th September & 11th September 2025 at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD (both days are mandatory)

Salary: £11,778 per annum

Closing Date: 29 August 2025

Location: The National Centre of Excellence, Principality Stadium, throughout Wales to include the Scarlets, Cardiff, Dragons, RGC & Ospreys regions.

Hours of work: 30 per week. You will be requirement to work flexibly, evenings and weekends as necessary, Monday to Sunday.

Responsible to: Rugby Development Apprenticeship Manager

Contractual Status: Fixed term, 12-month apprenticeship contract

Subject to 6 -month probationary period

The Person

• 18 years old on/or before 1st January 2026
• Not in further education
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm for working in the Community game at all levels.
• Applicants do not require any formal qualifications (A - C) GCSE Maths & English or equivalent is desirable.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and experience of volunteering in the community.
  
  

The Role

Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities:

• Support regional programmes
• Support National programmes and Elite events
• Support Commercial activities
• Study Level 4 Foundation in Sport Management and Development
• Undertake essential skills assessment
• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values
  
  

Key Relationships:

• WRU Rugby Development Apprenticeship Officer
• Rugby Officers
• Stadium operations
• Sport Development Departments
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
  
  

WRU Requirements

The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable.

The Perks

As a member of the WRU Group, you will have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation
• Employee assistance programme
• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
• Free stadium parking and gym
• WRU Group store and tour discounts
• WRU Group partnership offers
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Diversity monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.

To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form.

None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes.

You can select 'prefer not to say’ if you would rather not answer any question.

Questions to consider when writing your cover letter:

• Describe what motivates you to be a part of the WRU rugby development apprenticeship programme and how you will demonstrate your commitment on a daily basis.
• Please tell us about any previous sports coaching and/or volunteering experiences and skills you may have.
• What skills and experience do you hope to develop from being part of the Rugby Development Apprenticeship Programme?
  
  

Prentis Datblygu Rygbi URC

Mae Grŵp Undeb Rygbi Cymru (URC) yn falch o gynnig cyfle gwych i bobl ifanc ymuno â'n rhaglen brentisiaeth. Rydym yn chwilio am bobl ifanc ddeinamig sy'n dangos agwedd 'gallaf wneud', parodrwydd i roi cynnig ar bethau newydd ac arddangos ein gwerthoedd ym mhopeth a wnânt.

Mae Rhaglen Brentisiaeth Datblygu Rygbi URC yn darparu cymwysterau cydnabyddedig, sgiliau newydd, gwybodaeth a chyfoeth o brofiad yn gweithio fel Prentis Datblygu Rygbi i bobl ifanc.

Yn ystod y rhaglen 12 mis, byddwch yn gweithio tuag at Sylfaen Lefel 4 mewn Rheoli a Datblygu Chwaraeon gyda chefnogaeth Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd lle bydd Prentisiaid URC wedi'u cofrestru fel myfyrwyr ac yn derbyn y manteision dysgu sydd gan y Brifysgol i'w cynnig, gan gynnwys y posibilrwydd o symud ymlaen i gyrsiau Gradd ar ôl cwblhau'r brentisiaeth yn llwyddiannus wedi asesu a phasio'r holl aseiniadau.

Bydd gofyn i chi hefyd gwblhau ystod o gymwysterau technegol sy'n gysylltiedig â rygbi a chwaraeon.

Bydd y brentisiaeth yn cynnig hyfforddiant a phrofiadau rhagorol i ddatblygu cenhedlaeth newydd o chwaraeon ysbrydoledig.

Oes gennych chi angerdd dros chwaraeon? Ydych chi eisiau ysbrydoli eraill i gymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon?

Ydych chi'n teimlo nad ydych chi wedi cyrraedd eich llawn botensial eto?

Oes gennych chi'r cymhelliant i hunan-ddatblygu a bod yn rhan o'n tîm?

Ydych chi'n:

18 mlwydd oed ar neu cyn 1 Ionawr 2026

Brwdfrydig am weithio gyda phobl ifanc a dod yn fodel rôl cadarnhaol yn eich cymuned?

Deinamig ac yn awyddus i ddangos menter ac arweinyddiaeth?

Gallu ymrwymo i'r rhaglen un flwyddyn?

Os felly, galli hwn fod yn gyfle gwych i chi.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolion i ymuno â'r rhaglen sydd â diddordeb mewn annog eraill yn eu cymunedau i gymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon.

Diwrnodau Dewis: 10 Medi a 11 Medi 2025 yn Prifysgol Fetropolitan Caerdydd, Heol Cyncoed, Caerdydd, CF23 6XD (mae'r ddau ddiwrnod yn ofynnol)

Cyflog: £11,778 y flwyddyn

Dyddiad Cau: 29 Awst 2025

Lleoliad: Y Ganolfan Ragoriaeth Genedlaethol, Stadiwm Principality, trwy Gymru i gynnwys rhanbarthau Y Scarlets, Caerdydd, Y Dreigiau, RGC a'r Gweilch.

Oriau gwaith: 30 awr yr wythnos.

Dydd Llun i ddydd Sul, gyda gofyniad i weithio'n hyblyg, gyda'r nos ac ar benwythnosau yn ôl yr angen

Yn atebol i: Reolwr Prentisiaeth Datblygu Rygbi URC

Statws cytundebol: Cyfnod penodol, contract prentisiaeth 12 mis

Yn amodol ar gyfnod prawf o 6 mis

Y PERSON

• 18 mlwydd oed ar neu cyn 1 Ionawr 2026
• Ddim mewn addysg bellach
• Dangos brwdfrydedd dros weithio yn y gêm gymunedol ar bob lefel.
• Nid oes angen unrhyw gymwysterau ffurfiol ar ymgeiswyr. Mae TGAU (A -C) Mathemateg a Saesneg neu gyfwerth yn fanteisiol.
• Arddangos gwybodaeth a phrofiad o wirfoddoli yn y gymuned.
  
  

Y RÔL

Cyfrifoldebau, Tasgau a Gweithgareddau Allweddol:

• Cefnogi rhaglenni rhanbarthol
• Cefnogi rhaglenni cenedlaethol a digwyddiadau elît
• Cefnogi gweithgareddau masnachol
• Astudio Sylfaen Lefel 4 mewn Rheoli a Datblygu Chwaraeon
• Ymgymryd ag asesiad sgiliau hanfodol
• Cyflawni dyletswyddau i gefnogi Cenhadaeth, Diben a Gwerthoedd Strategol Grŵp URC
  
  

Perthnasau Allweddol:

• Swyddog Prentisiaeth Datblygu Rygbi URC
• Swyddogion Rygbi
• Gweithrediadau stadiwm
• Adrannau Datblygu Chwaraeon
• Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd
  
  

GOFYNION URC

Mae URC yn mynnu bod gan unigolion sgiliau TG, yn benodol pecynnau Microsoft. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol yn hanfodol, ynghyd â'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol.

Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a Thrwydded Yrru Ddilys y DU yn ddymunol.

Y MANTEISION

Fel aelod parhaol o Grŵp URC, bydd gennych fynediad at ein hystod lawn o fuddion cyflogeion, gan gynnwys:

• Pensiwn Aberth Cyflog (cyfraniad cyflogai o 5%,cyfraniad cyfatebol gan URC)
• Cynllun yswiriant bywyd
• Dyraniad Tocyn Grŵp URC
• Rhaglen cymorth i weithwyr
• Tactegau Tîm – trefniadau gweithio hybrid
• Parcio stadiwm a champfa am
• Gostyngiadau siop a theithiau Grŵp URC
• Cynigion partneriaeth Grŵp URC
• Cynllun Talebau Gofal Llygaid
• Cynllun Beicio i'r Gwaith
• Gostyngiadau Gwestai'r Celtic Collection
  
  

Ein Gwerthoedd

Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddatblygu diwylliant lle mae pob gweithiwr yn cael ei werthfawrogi a'i barchu'n gyfartal. Mae ein nodau, ynghyd â’n gweledigaeth a’n cenhadaeth, wedi’u tanategu gan ein gwerthoedd a’n credoau craidd sy’n croesawu: Uniondeb, Rhagoriaeth, Llwyddiant, Dewrder, Teulu a Hiwmor.

Cynhwysiant yn URC

Mae Grŵp URC wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu Jyrsi i Bawb. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y bobl sy'n gweithio i ni a gyda ni. Rydym yn uchelgeisiol ynglŷn â darparu diwylliant sy'n rhoi pobl yn gyntaf, lle gall pawb fod yn perthyn a chael eu clywed a’u parchu. Rydym yn hapus i siarad â chi am ein Cynllun Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant (2023-2028) a gallwch hefyd ddarllen rhagor am ein hymrwymiad yn ein Polisi Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant.

Monitro amrywiaeth

Gwyddom ein bod yn darparu gwasanaethau gwell pan fo ein gweithlu’n adlewyrchu’r ystod lawn o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau yn y gymdeithas a wasanaethwn. Er mwyn parhau i wneud hyn mae angen eich help arnom i lenwi ffurflen fonitro fer. Ni fydd unrhyw wybodaeth y byddwch yn ei rhannu yn weladwy fel rhan o'ch cais. Dim ond i fonitro cynwysoldeb ein prosesau dethol yn ddienw y caiff ei defnyddio. Gallwch ddewis ‘gwell gennyf beidio â dweud’ os byddai’n well gennych beidio ag ateb unrhyw gwestiwn.

Cwestiynau i ystyried wrth ysgrifennu eich llythyr cais:

• Disgrifiwch beth sy'n eich cymell i fod yn rhan o Raglen Prentisiaeth Datblygu Rygbi URC a sut y byddech yn dangos eich ymrwymiad o ddydd i ddydd.
• Mae croeso i chi rannu unrhyw brofiad blaenorol o hyfforddi chwaraeon a/neu wirfoddoli, a’r sgiliau sydd gennych.
• Pa sgiliau a phrofiadau ydych chi’n gobeithio eu datblygu wrth fod yn rhan o Raglen Prentisiaeth Datblygu Rygbi?

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