Berkshire RFU Head Coach Job Description
Job Title: Head Coach u17s & u18s Boys Programme. Responsible to: Berkshire RFC Youth Chair.
Person Specification:
- The candidate to hold a minimum level two RFU coaching award or equivalent teaching or coaching qualification.
- That the candidate has experience of coaching at club, university or school level.
- To hold a current DBS certificate.
- Should ideally possess an RFU First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
- Will have completed a Safeguarding Play it Safe course.
Qualities & Attributes
- Ability to self-generate and maintain high levels of motivation; display initiative, tenacity and resilience and to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Can develop short, medium- and long-term periodised plans for player and coach development.
- Have professional perspectives on player care and ethical practice.
- Adapts quickly and with enthusiasm to changes and un-predictable events.
- Can show evidence of a creative and innovative approach to management and coaching.
- Ability to look ahead to develop and maintain clear outcome-based plans for achieving objectives.
- Challenges appropriately, and in a positive manner, the behaviour that does not support an open and honest team working approach.
- Ability to develop and nurture collaborative, effective and productive working relationships.
- Upholds RFU values.
Key Tasks
- Manage the delivery of the CB playing programme including match and training preparation.
- Ensure the County’s objectives are achieved by enabling a player centred, unbiased programme for players.
- Is responsible for squad and match selection.
- Is responsible for the planning of all training sessions.
- Creates concise objectives and goals for the team, units and individual players.
- Creates a culture of support, positivity and development.
- Works with the Berkshire CRFU in the appointment of their coaching and management team.
- Support coach development.
- Is clearly committed to attend all assessment sessions, training and matches relevant to the age group.
All applicants to complete the Berkshire RFU Safer Recruitment form
and return it to Laura Lewis Berkshire RFU Safeguarding officer laurajlewis@live.com by Friday 15th March 2024.
NB All applicants to complete the Berkshire RFU Safer Recruitment Application Form.
