Specialist Rugby Union Coach
17.5 Hours Per Week, Monday and Wednesday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 2-4.30pm.
£27,385 Per Annum Actual Salary £12,952.36 Pro-Rata
We are looking for a motivated and experienced rugby coach to join our dynamic Sports Academy team. As a Specialist Rugby Union Coach, you will play a key role in developing male and female rugby players aged 16–18, with the goal of progressing them into higher education and elite-level competition.
You will be responsible for delivering a minimum of 16 hours of rugby training and development per week during term time, ensuring each student receives high-quality coaching tailored to their progression. The role also includes supporting recruitment and talent identification across local, regional, and national levels.
Working closely with the RFU and in line with their Long-Term Development Plan (LTDP), you will act as an ambassador for the College and Rugby Union. You will collaborate regularly with the Director of Rugby, academic staff, and external partners to support students’ athletic and academic performance.
The ideal candidate will hold an RFU Level 2 coaching award (ideally working towards Level 3), have at least two years of experience coaching 16–23-year-olds, and be passionate about both rugby and education.
If you are committed, organised, and ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Interview date: Monday 16th June 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
