Assistant Coach Woman and Girls Representative Squad (Volunteer)
Appointment Date:
The Leicestershire Rugby Union is seeking to appoint an Assistant Coach to support the Head
Coach in the coaching and planning of the coaching programme for the Leicestershire U15’s
girl’s representative squad.
The Assistant Coach will work in an age group squad lead by a Head Coach, promote LRU CB
protocol at all times.
The voluntary position provides an excellent opportunity for a Level 2 Coach to work with some
of the best players in Leicestershire and offers the support of a talented coaching and
administration team in an environment of shared personal development supported by the
Leicestershire Rugby Union Development Committee.
Application Process
Closing date for applications is: monday 27th July
Interviews will be held in the 2nd week in Aug.
The interview process will also include the planning and delivery of a Live Coaching Session to
a group of 5-10 junior players:
The successful applicant will be appointed: within 1 week of interview
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Woman and Girls Representative Squad – Assistant Coach [Volunteer]
The Assistant Coach will work in an age group squad lead by a Head Coach and will report
directly to the Chairman of the Coaching Committee of the Leicestershire Rugby Development
Partnership
About the Job:The voluntary position provides an excellent opportunity for a level 2 coach to work with some of
the best players in the Leicestershire as well as working with other talented coaches in an
environment of shared personal development supported by the Leicestershire Rugby Union
Development Committee.
About You:
Will have a player centered approach in all contact with players, parents and staff
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Will have empathy with the age group of players recognising their needs and aspirations
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Will work with the Head Coach in planning the coaching programme and prepare and
deliver individual sessions
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Will implement good practice in the coaching process of planning, delivery and review
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Will have good knowledge of rugby techniques, skills units, plus team game play
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Will have the ability to assess players’ performance and provide feedback on a frequent
basis
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Will be self reflective, willing to accept advice and training to further coaching skills via
the CPD programme provided by the RFU and Leicestershire Rugby Union Coaching
Committee
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Will be prompt and conscientious setting the appropriate standard for the squad
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Will hold a minimum of RFU Level 2 coaching qualification and willing where appropriate
to progress to Level 3 (CB Funded)
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Will hold an RFU Coach Licence
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Will have the required rugby knowledge to make difficult decisions about selection of
players and development opportunities
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Will possess a current driving licence and valid enhanced DBS disclosure certificate
Closing date for applications is: Monday 27/07/15 with interviews being held the second week in
August.
Please email your application using the Coach Application Form including two references to –
For further information or an informal discussion please contact –
[email protected] or [email protected]
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