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.
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