RUGGEREDS ASSISTANT COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the Assistant Coach is to be responsible for the delivery of the sessions, ensuring that the delivery takes place in a safe and secure environment and that the sessions are fun, educational and introduce the core skills of rugby.

Working with the Head Coach and Senior Coaches to deliver a high standard and interactive session.

Responsible to: Head Coach Responsible for: None

Main Duties Skills Required To be responsible for the

delivery of coaching sessions as defined in the RuggerEds Operational Manual.

To arrive on site at least 45 minutes before the commencement of the session in order to allow you to set up the area in the prescribed manner, check playing surfaces for any hazards and ensure that the facility is fit for purpose.

Hold an appropriate coaching qualification.

Good knowledge and understanding of the sport.

Great organisational skills. Confident, with good

leadership skills. Ability to communicate in a

positive and professional manner at all times with groups of individuals and with parents/guardians.

Ability to report on progress to Parents/guardians both

To ensure that whilst on-site or delivering a session that you are correctly attired in official RuggerEds kit including name badge etc.

Assist in forward planning all coaching and training sessions.

To welcome participants into the session, complete the weekly register and collect any session fees.

Ensure the participants are correctly attired, i.e. TAG belts, name tagged and have proper training gear etc.

To monitor, evaluate and feedback on participants and be able to communicate this, along with the Head Coach in a positive manner to parents and guardians as required.

Participate in coach development activities and recruitment from within the club/venue.

To attend competitions with team and/or players.

To maintain high ethical standards in coaching.

Ensure that knowledge,

written and verbally. Hold a current driving

license with appropriate, insurance, CRB and knowledge of child protection.

Hold a recognised 1st Aid qualification along with recognised Rugby qualifications.

Be physically fit and capable of delivering sessions often back to back

skills and qualifications are kept up to date.

The Commitment we are looking forAttendance at weekly after schools sessions and weekend sessions at a Club venue throughout the year. Attendance at competitions, camps as required. Monitor and maintain accurate records from each session, this will require you to be IT literate and be competent in the use of Word, Excel etc.

A desire from you to work in Youth Sports or Early Years Coaching and a genuine interest to develop a career with a rapidly expanding organisation.

Our Commitment to youWe offer a genuine opportunity to gain practical work experience, recognised formal qualifications and the opportunity to “earn whilst you learn” whilst continuing with your formal education, which could lead to a permanent career within this sector.

We pay you for each session you participate in, the hourly rate will be determined prior to your appointment – this is generally based on delivery time NOT set-up or travelling to venue time.

Payment is made directly into your Bank Account on a Monthly basis on receipt of an approved timesheet signed by your Head Coach/Franchise Principle

Your RuggerEds Franchise will pay for any necessary Rugby, CRB, Safeguarding or 1st Aid related training to ensure that you are fully qualified to work within the teams.

Besides the qualification and practical experience gained, we hope to be able to develop your personal and communication skills and give you an opportunity of working within a progressive and fast moving company.

The Company

RuggerEds Ltd is an exciting new Company promoting Rugby to 3 – 9 year olds, using education and promoting the Core Values of Good Manners, Respect, Communication, Team Work and Fair Play.

Since its launch in May 2011 has an impressive track record of growth and now delivers sessions at rugby clubs and after schools clubs across the Sheffield and North Derbyshire area. It has also established franchise operations in Leicester, based at Oval Park, home of the Leicester Tigers Academy.

The Opportunity

Coaching over 500 children per week, RuggerEds are now seeking to strengthen their Coaching team, by recruiting a number of talented and exceptional Assistant Coaches, to be based in and around the Dronfield & North East Derbyshire area

The Person

You will have a genuine interest in Youth Sports and previous Coaching experience within sport, preferably rugby would be advantageous.

Because of the nature and delivery to multiple sites with equipment, it is essential that you hold a driving licence and access to transport on a regular basis.

Genuine career opportunities exist for suitably motivated individuals who wish to pursue a career, RuggerEds are an expanding business and are seeking exceptional Coaches to join the team as we Franchise UK wide

Interested ? Please forward a full CV and covering letter to Glyn Chandler, Rugby Development Director glynchandler@ruggerEds.co.uk or for an informal discussion please call 01142 745997 or 07774 695756