Rugby League Head Coach

Description

Hours: 72 Pay: £15-25p/h (commensurate with experience)

Role Overview

Oxford Brookes University Rugby League is looking for a head coach to lead, plan and implement a technical coaching programme for the 1st team squad. The rugby league club is made up of 1 extended squad, currently competing in BUCS Tier 2.

The Head Coach will be expected to deliver 2x weekly training sessions, likely to take place Monday and Friday evenings, and attend matches for the first team if available, which take place on Wednesday afternoons during term time. Attendance at matches not mandatory but can be explored.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver comprehensive coaching sessions for the 1st team squads

• Support individual players to reach their potential

• Collaborate with the club committee to manage a fair and transparent trials process and team selection.

• Partner with student leadership to establish and maintain high-performance standards and discipline.

• Act as a mentor to volunteer and assistant coaches; support sports staff in future coaching recruitment.

• Foster a team environment that is positive, ambitious, inclusive, and competitive

Criteria

• Minimum RFL Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

• In-date Emergency First Aid certificate.

• Proven track record in delivering sport-specific training.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Knowledge of university sport structures (e.g. BUCS) and student-led environments (desirable).

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send a cover letter linking your suitability, along with your CV to Dan Tibbitt (d.tibbitt@brookes.ac.uk) by Sunday 28th June.