Rugby Development Officer- Berkshire

Organisation: Bath Rugby Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 20 June 2025
Job Description: Job Title: Rugby Development Officer – Berkshire
Department: Grassroots Rugby
Reports To: Head of NextGen
Location: Bath Rugby’s community territory includes BANES and Mendip, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. This role is primarily focused on delivering rugby programmes within schools and community clubs across Berkshire, with a strategic emphasis on growing girls' grassroots rugby throughout the wider region. Occasional travel to Bath (The Rec) on matchdays and to Farleigh House for team meetings will be required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) and overtime arrangements in place of additional hours worked. The role will involve regular weekend and evening hours to meet the needs of our community rugby clubs and to support matchdays.

CORE PURPOSE

• Leverage the strength and reach of the Bath Rugby brand to inspire the next generation of rugby players and fans through high-quality, coached rugby programmes and memorable rugby experiences.

• Support the development of aspiring players and grassroots coaches by delivering impactful rugby programmes and meaningful coach development opportunities.

• Drive the growth of girls' grassroots rugby, building on the momentum of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and aligning with the club’s wider strategic ambitions for the women’s and girls’ game.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in schools and community rugby clubs to foster sustainable rugby participation and club engagement.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Bath Rugby’s TAG Academy tag rugby programme in primary schools across your designated region.
• Deliver Bath Rugby’s participation and player development programmes in member community rugby clubs, with a specific focus on increasing access and engagement for girls.
• Plan and deliver residential camps and Bath Rugby roadshow holiday camps at member clubs, ensuring inclusive experiences for all participants.
• Co-ordinate the promotion, sales, and scheduling of the TAG Academy programme across all five regions.
• Lead the planning and execution of Bath Rugby grassroots events and experiences within your primary region, ensuring alignment with club values and objectives.
• Assist the Head of NextGen in promoting, scheduling, and supporting delivery of Bath Rugby’s Skill Series, residentials, and NextGen camps in your region.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a pool of experienced and capable self-employed sessional coaches to support delivery, with a focus on gender-balanced representation where possible.
• Identify and act on opportunities unique to your region to drive increased participation, with particular attention to growing the girls’ game in schools and clubs.
• Collaborate with the RDO team and Head of NextGen to complete all necessary Health & Safety Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring compliance with Bath Rugby, RFU, and PRL standards.
• Represent and uphold Bath Rugby’s brand integrity and reputation in every aspect of programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Rugby enthusiast with RFU Level 2 coaching qualification or ERCA
• Desire to grow the next generation of players – both girls and boys
• Experience coaching rugby to children and young people
• Administrative and management experience - within rugby is preferred
• Ability to think proactively, creatively and analytically
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures within school and club settings
• A friendly, positive ‘can do’ and courteous attitude
• An enthusiastic and committed individual who will ‘go the extra mile’ to deliver results
• A valid UK driving license will be required
• As this role involves working with children, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS check and a self-declaration form.
Desired
• RFU Level 3 coaching qualification
• Higher education degree or qualification in relevant subject
• A current first-aid qualification and a current safeguarding qualification

Personal Characteristics

We need someone who is energetic, results driven and holds themselves & others to high standards. Outside all the attributes of a strong leader an organization seeks it will be key that you over-index in the following areas.

• Do great work and support other colleagues
• Manage projects, activities, and resources effectively, assuming personal ownership and accountability for results
• Define ambitious goals and establish priorities with clear responsibilities to ensure results
• Focus on our long-term development whilst achieving short-term goals
• Approach tasks with positivity and go above and beyond the expected
• Instil a continuous improvement mind-set and champion best practices
• Work towards financial stability and growth at Bath Rugby
• Focus and believe in the process of self-development to achieve personal goals
• Thrive in and promote the Bath Rugby culture – force for good, tough to beat, in, all in, all the time, champions mindset to deliver results
• You encourage open discussion of different ideas and views; welcome and solicits feedback
How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to opportunities@bathrugby.com. Bath Rugby is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.