Mental Skills Coach (2026 Season)

Organisation: Hunslet Rugby League Club
Salary: NA
Location: Leeds
Contract type: Volunteer (Part time)
Closing date: 25 July 2025
Interview date: 10 August 2025
Job Description: Based in South Leeds, West Yorkshire, Hunslet Rugby League Club are looking to appoint a small number of dynamic and committed Mental Skills Coaches to lead on the development of mental skills and characteristics of players within the first team environment. Qualified to master’s degree level in Sports Psychology, candidates will ideally have experience of working with athletes both in team and one-to-one environments and will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidates will also need to have obtained, or be working towards British Psychological Society chartered status or BASES support accredited (or equivalent). The role will include communicating and interacting with both athletes and wider coaching staff and assisting with the construction of workshops and one to one support provisions. Candidates will need to be available 2 – 3 nights per week from November 2025 onwards.

Specific duties:
• Lead on the delivery of mental skills workshops and activities during the pre-season phase.
• Integrate as part of the widder coaching and support staff structure.
• Support players on one a one-to-one basis.
• Contribute to the creation of a club cultural footprint.
How to apply: Covering letter and CV to be emailed to darrenhunsletrl@gmail.com