Sheffield Eagles RLFC

Job Opening

Sheffield Eagles Community Rugby League Coach

£16k to £17k pa plus benefits and expenses (40 hours per week)

Sheffield Eagles RFLC, in partnership with the Rugby Football League, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced Community Rugby League Coach (CRLC) to join its ambitious Community Development Department. The CRLC will play a major role in supporting the growth and sustainability of Rugby League in South Yorkshire under the direction of the Sheffield Eagles Community, Development and Education Department and the South Yorkshire Service Area.

The post will have a particular focus on increasing Post 16 participation, especially through League for All initiatives and community club development.

The CRLC will be based at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver high quality coaching to people of all ages, particularly those involved in local clubs, schools and Further/Higher Education establishments.
• To deliver ongoing support and sustainability through coach and volunteer education.
• To take a professional approach in the planning, preparation and organisation of coaching sessions and Rugby League activity.
• To build and maintain strong relationships with partners including schools, FE/HE organisations, Community Clubs and other community sector organisations.
• To carry out Rugby League coaching activities as directed by Sheffield Eagles Community Manager.

 Qualifications:

Essential Criteria:

• UKCC Coaching Rugby League Qualification (UKCC Level 2 preferred)
• Experience of coaching children and young people
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle
• Enhanced CRB Check (Successful Applicants only) 

Desirable Criteria:

• Current 1^st Aid Qualification

Additional Information:

Ideally the successful candidate should have experience of Community Sport with knowledge and understanding of Rugby League and the operation of its grassroots structure. The role will require flexibility to work regularly in the evening and at weekends. The post has initial funding for a year from January 2011, but it is hoped that this will be extended subject to further funding. 

Closing date for applications: 17.00 Friday 18^th November 2011

Interviews will be held: Friday 2^nd December 2011

To apply for the position please email a copy of your CV and a letter of application (detailing your experience and personal attributes to Adam Hughes (Community Manager) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or by post to Sheffield Eagles RLFC, Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL.