Cardiff Met Sport is at the heart of sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales’ Capital City. Our mission is clear – ‘to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us’.
We work in partnership with a range of local, regional and national partners to develop and manage high quality sport facilities including the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus along with a number of 21st Century Schools across the City.
To continue to achieve all of this, we need ‘game changers’, people with drive, passion, creativity and flair who see hurdles rather than problems, and can think differently and want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that all core aspects of the Men’s Performance Rugby programme including rugby preparation, player development, talent identification, recruitment, staffing, performance standards, cultural expectations and athlete welfare are planned, aligned and agreed in collaboration with the Head of Performance Rugby.
* Lead the technical and tactical development of the forwards unit, including set pieces (scrum, lineout), maul, breakdown and contact areas; integrating these technical components within the team’s overall game model to ensure shared understanding of roles, thoughtful decision‑making and contribution to team strategy.
* Support day‑to‑day planning and delivery of the Men’s Performance Rugby performance programme, ensuring training, competition and player preparation align with BUCS demands, Cardiff Met performance standards and contemporary coaching practice.
Qualifications & Experience
* Expert technical understanding of forwards play including scrum, lineout, maul, breakdown and contact phases.
* Demonstrated ability to prepare teams for competitive performance at a BUCS Super Rugby, Academy or professional level.
* Track record of coaching and developing rugby players within a performance environment appropriate to university, academy or senior competitive rugby.
Why Join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values‑based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you’ll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
Benefits
* Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 after 1 year service, plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
* Excellent family‑friendly policies – see our Policy Hub page.
* Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
* Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
* Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact
For more information about the role please contact Dai Young, Head of Performance Rugby at dyoung@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Cerys Purdon supporting this vacancy at cpurdon@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
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