Rugby Development Coach

Organisation: Millfield School
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Location: Street, Somerset
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Job Description: Millfield is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Rugby Development Coach to join our Rugby Department and play a key role in developing male and female rugby players between the ages of 13 to 18, within the Millfield Rugby pathway.

Key Responsibilities
• Coach designated Millfield rugby teams and deliver high quality sessions in line with the Millfield Rugby development programme
• Support the identification, development and progression of players across a range of ages and abilities, providing clear feedback and development guidance
• Use performance analysis tools and appropriate technology to enhance player development
• Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with players, parents and colleagues across sport, academic and pastoral areas of the School
• Attend fixtures, tournaments, festivals and tours, including residential and overnight commitments where required
• Contribute to Millfield rugby activities for two weeks during non-term time

About You
You will be a committed and professional coach who brings energy, expertise and a genuine passion for player development. You will have:
• A degree in sports coaching, sports science, physical education or a related discipline
• Proven experience coaching rugby within a school, club or recognised development pathway
• A recognised RFU Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) or higher
• Strong technical and tactical knowledge of rugby and a commitment to continuous professional development
• The ability to plan and adapt sessions for players of varying ages and abilities
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills

Experience coaching female rugby players, refereeing, coaching a second sport, managing tours or competitions, or using performance analysis systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Hours and Salary
This is a term-time plus two weeks role, working 42 hours per week, typically across Monday to Saturday, with occasional Sunday work required to support fixtures, tournaments or events.
The salary for this position is £24,000 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay).

Application closing date: Noon, 15th May

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
How to apply: Please submit an application form via our website: https://bit.ly/4w2Vynd