Freelance Rugby Coach [IEC]

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

United World College of South East Asia is seeking a Freelance Rugby Coach for seasonal work. The successful candidate will lead rugby coaching sessions for students, ensuring high teaching standards and a commitment to student development. Applicants should possess relevant coaching qualifications and a passion for working in a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years coaching experience.
• Experience in delivering rugby programmes in a school or club environment.
• Experience coaching individual skills and team strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rugby programmes across a K12 curriculum.
• Provide high teaching standards and innovative lessons.
• Ensure health and safety on the court.

Skills

Coaching

Team Strategy

Engagement

Education

Rugby Coaching qualification or equivalent

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

UWCSEA East seeks qualified candidates for the position of Freelance Rugby Coach [IEC] with an immediate start date for seasonal work.

The position will be involved with coaching students in our school programme during the week and occasional Saturday. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable with variable start and end times.

United World College of South East Asia, East Campus Sports Programme, aims to discover and develop the potential in each and every student commensurate with age and ability in a wide range of activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Strong ability in delivering Rugby programmes to students across a K12 programme.

• Provide the highest teaching standards - teaching methods and material should be up-to-date, age group relevant and ability appropriate.

• To think creatively to provide innovative lessons/sessions that will be engaging, fun and interesting

• To work collaboratively with students, colleagues and other UWCSEA team members.

• A good understanding of the health and safety of the court and working with equipment.

Person Specifications

• Rugby Coaching qualification or an equivalent.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).

• Safeguarding/child protection training (preferred or must be completed upon appointment).

• Minimum of 2-5 years coaching experience.

• Experience coaching both individual skills and team strategy, with a track record of improving performance and player engagement.

• Experience working in a multicultural, diverse school environment is an advantage.

• Experience in delivering rugby programmes to students in a school or club environment.

• Well organised and able to work with limited supervision.

• Ability to collaborate with other staff members in the college.

• To demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of students and members of the UWCSEA community.

Application

Apply via our job portal by Tuesday, 17 June 2025 11:59pm Singapore Time.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.