Rugby Union Women's 1st Team Head Coach

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

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente à l'Université de Huddersfield pour un entraîneur de rugby. Le candidat retenu sera responsable de la gestion et du coaching de l'équipe féminine de rugby, assurant des performances efficaces et soutenant le développement des étudiants dans leurs parcours de coaching. La mission impliquerait la direction d'une équipe dynamique tout en collaborant avec différents partenaires universitaires.

Qualifications

• Expérience en coaching au niveau universitaire ou similaire.
• Capacité à diriger et à mentorer d'autres entraîneurs étudiants.
• Compétences en planification et gestion de programmes de coaching.

Responsibilities

• Mettre en œuvre un programme de coaching efficace pour améliorer la performance de l'équipe.
• Diriger l'équipe avec transparence dans les choix de sélection de l'équipe.
• Mentorer les entraîneurs étudiants et soutenir le développement des qualifications.

Skills

Coaching

Mentorat

Gestion d'équipe

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 Women’s 1st Team. This team competes in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). The role primarily involves coaching the 1st team, mentoring student coaches, overseeing the club trial process, and liaising with other club coaches. The team trains once a week at YMCA Huddersfield and plays matches across the Northern region on Wednesdays in BUCS.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective coaching programme to improve team performance and member experience. Plan and execute pre-season in September and post mid-season break in January.
• Lead the 1st team with input from assistant coaches, team captains, ensuring transparent squad selection and development pathways between teams.
• Assist in recruiting students for coaching opportunities and support those interested in coaching qualifications or pathways.
• Mentor student coaches and support members pursuing coaching qualifications.
• Provide regular reports on team and club performance to the Students’ Union.
• Collaborate with ActiveHud, the Students’ Union, and club committees to develop rugby at the university, ensuring health and safety compliance and adherence to equal opportunities policies.