Men's Rugby Forwards Coach

Organisation: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum
Location: Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 6 April 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
Job Description: As Men’s Forwards Coach you will provide specialist coaching expertise to the Men’s Rugby Performance programme with a primary focus on developing the forward pack, enhancing set-piece performance, and contributing to the competitive success of the Men’s 1st XV in BUCS Super Rugby and associated competitions. The coach will also support the coaching team of the WRU Premiership to provide specialist knowledge and contributions as well as working with players across both teams.

You’ll play a key role in:
Forwards Unit Leadership - Lead the technical and tactical development of the forwards unit, including set piece (scrum, lineout), maul, breakdown, and contact areas. Integrate these technical components within the team’s overall game model to ensure clarity of role, decision-making, and contribution to team strategy.
Training session delivery.
Match preparation and support.
Talent identification and recruitment support.

What you’ll bring
Expert technical understanding of forwards play including enhancing attacking and defensive backfield performance.
Strong track record in planning and delivering structured, periodised training sessions.
Ability to translate tactical concepts into practical coaching that improves performance.

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.

We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on 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 us
For more information about the role please contact Dai Young, Head of Performance Rugby on dyoung@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to Cerys Purdon, Recruitment Manager on cpurdon@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
How to apply: All applications must be submitted online. https://jobs.cardiffmet.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=2526317