JOB TITLE: Community Rugby Coach
DEPARTMENT: Sale Sharks Foundation: Rugby Development Department
REPORTING INTO: Rugby Development Manager
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week, (flexible / part time options considered)
SALARY: £23,500 (FTE)
WHO WE ARE:
Sale Sharks Foundation is the charity partner of Sale Sharks, delivering programmes across health, education, inclusion, and grassroots rugby. Our mission is to promote physical and mental wellbeing in children and adults across the North West using the power of sport.
Established in 2010, Sale Sharks Foundation has spent the last decade changing over 75,000 lives in communities across our region. We are committed to introducing rugby to people of all ages and abilities, teaching vital life skills, tackling inequality and ultimately growing the Sharks Family.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Sale Sharks Foundation are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Rugby Coach to join their Rugby Development Department to support the growth and development of Rugby Union within the North West.
KEY TASKS:
Please see full job description in the link below for the roles and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• England Rugby Coaching Award (or equivalent)
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of coaching Rugby Union.
• An understanding of safeguarding and risk procedures.
• Experience of working with underserved communities.
• Experience of introducing Rugby or another Sport to young people who haven’t experienced it before.
DESIREABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (or equivalent)
• Level 2 sports coaching award in a second or multiple sports
• Experience of working with young people, in underserved communities.
THE ROLE:
The role will support the delivery of a range of programmes including inclusive tag, touch and contact rugby activities. Coaches deliver across a range of different settings from cross curricular sessions in a secondary and primary schools, Rugby Clubs, Community Groups, Residentials and various other locations/organisations across the North West.
BENEFITS:
• 2 tickets to Sale Sharks (Men and Women) home matches
• Allocation of Sale Sharks Kit depending on your role
• Discounted Sale Sharks kit from club shop
• Vitality Health Insurance (on completion of probation)
o Including weekly free Nero Drink and film rental with 12 activity points
• Annual £240 Healthy Lifestyle Wellbeing allowance
• 25 days annual leave (3 to be taken over Christmas) plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing access to training and development
• Staff Socials and Team days throughout the year
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee onsite
• Sick pay scheme
• Family friendly policies
For more information around working for Sale Sharks Foundation, please see our recruitment pack
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out why you believe you are our ideal candidate, along with your completed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form to jack.leech@salesharks.com by 23rd August.
Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as soon as candidates meet the essential criteria. As a result, the application deadline may close earlier than the stated date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
A full Job Description can be found here
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion monitoring form can be found here
To find out more information on what we do at Sale Sharks Foundation please click here to view our 2023 impact report here.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to having an inclusive culture that respects diversity and equity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced persons.
The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check to work with children and adults at risk with employment only being offered if a clear check and suitable references are received.
