Rugby Head Coach

Organisation

WCG

Salary

£29,562 pro rata, per annum

Location

Warwickshire College Group - Moreton Morrell (CV35 9BL)

Contract type

Permanent (Part time)

Closing date

18 October 2026

Job Description

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £14,781 per annum.
The schedule is Monday and Wednesday all day, Friday mornings.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

●Coaching, development and training the players of the 16-19yrs Rugby Academy
●Recruitment of players for WCG Rugby Academy, ensuring the highest quality of delivery and performance in Rugby throughout the WCG organisation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

●Coaching of the 16-19 male Rugby Academy squads
●Support and develop the partnership with local Rugby Clubs
●Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout
●Performance and results of WCG representative Rugby teams
●Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation
●Mentor, monitor progress and development as well as guide other coaches within Rugby at WCG.
●Develop and assist a total development / enrichment Rugby offer for WCG students across college
●Develop a 14-16 centre of excellence programme, as required
●Develop community adult Rugby opportunities as requested
●Build and develop a Rugby Club structure from young players to adult incorporating the Sports Academy model
●Responsibility for Rugby Academy budgets
●Coaching of Female Rugby Academy when required
●Support and administration of Rugby at WCG
●Develop training programmes and plans in line with college policies and procedures
●Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus
●Attend college delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training
In addition to the particular requirements and characteristics of individual roles, all people employed by WCG College are expected to actively support the achievement of the College’s goals and, at all times, both internally and externally, to behave in a manner consistent with the College’s mission and values.

This means:

●Performing your role and delivering your service in a way that helps the College achieve its strategic objectives and annual development and improvement plans - taking account of available resources and national developments.
●Promoting the image of the College as one that is committed to the highest standards of delivery and service.
●Sharing the College’s commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and demonstrating it in your day-to-day work.
●Sharing and prioritising the effective implementation of the College’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
●Promoting and implementing best practice in Health and Safety

Essential Criteria:

●Extensive knowledge of Rugby coaching and youth development.
●Must be over 25 years of age
●Well-connected and respected throughout the Game.
●Coaching experience at professional level.
●Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
●Experienced coach at Youth Level.
●Demonstrates commitment to youth player development and the context of collegiate sport.
●Knowledge of College Rugby and working to Governing Body rules and regulations.
●Full clean UK Driving Licence
●Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post

How to apply

If this role is of interest to you, please send your CV & Cover letter to Jobs@warwickshire.ac.uk

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