Rugby Union Men's 1st Team Head Coach

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS); Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Rugby Union Coach at the University of Huddersfield. The role involves delivering coaching and support for the Men’s 1st Team, mentoring student coaches, and ensuring compliance with safety during training sessions. Engage with the Students’ Union and contribute to the growth of rugby at the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching rugby at a competitive level.
• Ability to mentor and support student coaches.
• Strong organisational skills for managing training sessions and team selections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective coaching program for the Rugby Union Men's 1st Team.
• Oversee team selections and maintain transparent pathways for players.
• Mentor student coaches and assist with recruiting new coaching opportunities.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Organisational Skills

Education

Coaching Qualifications

Job description

Closing date: 3 August 2025
Location: Huddersfield
Region: Yorkshire
Employment type: Contract
Salary: £25 per Hour

Description

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management and organisation to the University of Huddersfield Rugby Union Men’s 1st Team. This team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will primarily be responsible for the coaching of the 1st team, as well as leading on mentoring student coaches, the club trial process and linking with other club coaches. The team trains once a week at the Huddersfield Rugby Union Club and play across the Northern region on a Wednesday afternoon in BUCS.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver an effective coaching programme that helps improve the performance and experience of playing members. Plan and deliver an effective pre-season in September and after the mid-season break in January.

Lead the 1st team with input from the assistant coach, team captains to select playing squads and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads.

Assist in recruiting students to engage with coaching opportunities, providing opportunities where appropriate to coach within the club.

Mentor student coaches within the club and offer support where appropriate to members who wish to undertake coaching qualifications or opportunities within the Coaching Pathway.

Provide regular information and status reports, as agreed with the Students’ Union, on team and club performance and progress.

Work closely with ActiveHud, the Students’ Union and committee members to assist with the development of Rugby Union at The University of Huddersfield. To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety. To work within an equal opportunities framework.