Rugby Sports Coach

Gordons; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in England is seeking a highly motivated Rugby Coach to inspire students and enhance their skills. The position requires coaching up to 12 hours per week and collaborating with the PE department. Ideal candidates will have substantial Rugby experience and excellent communication capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop young athletes in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching Rugby in a school or club setting.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coach up to 12 hours per week, Monday to Thursday and Saturday.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and the PE department.

Skills

Experience playing Rugby at a high level

Coaching experience within schools or clubs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most successful schools in England.Sport is an integral part of Gordon's School's vision to be the best non-selective school in England and amongst the finest schools in the world. Academic success will gain young people their first job, or place at University; but it is the character acquired on the games field and in other co-curricular activities which will sustain them through life. With more than 90 teams, the School plays annually over 600 fixtures, across more than 20 sports. Many teams compete at National level.

We are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Rugby Coach to work co-operatively with the Director of Sport, and the rest of the PE department. You will be required to coach up to 12 hours per week, 4pm to 5pm Monday to Thursday and Saturday mornings and / or afternoons. The successful candidate will have experience of playing Rugby to a high level, including experience of coaching within schools or clubs. They will have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate others.

Please see the attached document for the full job description and the person specification.

About Us

Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa980students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.

Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

“This is an exceptionally good school.”OFSTED

Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.