Assistant Rugby League Coach (2 Positions)

Organisation: University of Liverpool
Salary: TBA - Based on qualification level and experience
Location: Liverpool
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Job Description: The University of Liverpool is highly committed to sport. One of our key targets is to raise the performance of our student teams competing in the British Universities and Colleges Sports league (BUCS) and associated competitions.

The University of Liverpool is offering a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about Rugby League and is seeking to continue our drive forward the growth of Rugby League at the University by working closely with the Head Coach, Club Committees and Sport Liverpool Team.

Its an exciting time for both our mens and womens programmes, with a second team preparing to enter BUCS competition for the mens side in September 2027 and our Womens team going from strength to strength and and ranking 3rd Nationally in the BUCS Championship.

We are looking for the right person who shares in our passion to develop Rugby League and positively impact the student experience at the University, therefore we are open to who that person is. Perhaps you are newly qualified, looking to take your first steps into coaching, returning to coaching after a break or are currently coaching and looking for a new challenge. You will be supported every step of the way by our Head Coach and we are a great place for our staff to not only deliver great coaching to students but also to professionally develop in a supportive and positive environment.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to improving performance and developing Rugby League at all levels. You will ideally have experience of working/playing within a student environment.

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the specific elements of this role by email to Gillian Higgins.

If you have any questions or would like to request an informal discussion please do not hesitate to get in touch.

gillian.higgins@liverpool.ac.uk (She/Her)

Role Requirements
• Deliver structured Rugby League coaching sessions to the Club Members at the University of Liverpool.
• To work under the direction of the Head Coach delivering activity across the Mens and Womens programme including participation development sessions.
• To work with the team captain to select teams for league fixtures.
• To provide feedback to the Head Coach on development of Club Members.
• To adhere to the rules and regulations of the sport and of the university
• To be committed to professional development.

Playing Commitment of Team

Mens 1st Team – BUCS League competition
BUCS Championships
Christie Championships
Liverpool Varsity

Womens 1st Team - League Competition (Local league)
BUCs Championships
Christie Championships

Training Times

Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening: Time TBC 6pm onwards. Working hours to be agreed, but the ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly across these days depending on the needs of the sporting programme. It is anticipated that work will be available for 2 evenings per week.

Attendance at Wednesday BUCs fixtures (Mens) and Sunday league fixtures (Womens) is also desirable but can be a shared responsibility with the Head Coach

Term time only – 23 weeks per year between mid September – April

Required Qualifications

• UKCC Level 2 (or equivalent) or has experience and is willing to undertake a level 2 qualification upon commencement of the post.
• Experience of playing Rugby League at club level is desirable.
• First aid certificate or willingness to complete qualification upon commencement of the post.
• Has or has ability to obtain and RFL coaching license at own time/expense.

Location
Wyncote Sports Ground, Mather Avenue, Liverpool, L18 6HF
How to apply: To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the specific elements of this role by email to Gillian Higgins, gillian.higgins@liverpool.ac.uk

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Assistant Rugby League Coach (2 Positions)