JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: RFL Career Coach
Location: Warrington Collegiate & SL Clubs
Responsible For: No line management duties
Job Grade: Part time secondment
Post Reference No: J06/14
Reports to: RFL Operations Director
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: One of the main aims of the RFL’s Player Welfare Policy is to ensure that all
full time players are prepared and ready to take up a new career when their playing career comes to an
end so that they have a smooth transition. The RFL Career Coach is responsible for assisting in this
aim by providing career workshops to SL players and one-to-one career advice leading to a personal
action plan.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
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Deliver career planning workshops and job search techniques workshops to professional Super
League players in club environment
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Provide independent career planning one to one sessions with current and recently retired Super
League players to explore career interests and options at clubs
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Provide one to one job search techniques assistance for transitioning players where necessary
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Share PDPs with RFL and the player’s club Player Welfare Manager (PWM)
Draw up SMART Personal Development Plans (PDPs) during one to one sessions identifying
skills gaps, action plans for filling skills gaps and identifying suitable training and/or education
courses and advising on funding & grant options
Keep the RFL informed about contact with players and/or clubs
Provide a follow up service after one to ones to assist with relevant questions, revised PDPs
Provide relevant training for PWMs to assist the PWMs in monitoring progress against PDPs and
to provide the knowledge for PWMs to assist players in drawing up CVs
COMMITMENT TO RFL POLICIES
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Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity and to ensuring
that the culture, philosophy and processes are free from bias and discrimination. The post
holder’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the RFL’s Equal Opportunities
Policy.
Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and
to ensuring that the culture, philosophy and processes are in line with the Club’s Safeguarding
Policy. The post holder’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the RFL
Safeguarding Policy.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIST SKILLS (NON-SPORTS RELATED)
Essential
 Strong presentation skills
 Ability to communicate effectively to groups and in one-to-ones
 Strong relationship building and team working skills
 Strong organisation and time management skills
 Strong understanding of job search techniques
Desirable
 Good administrative skills
 Knowledge of data protection
 High level numeracy, literacy and IT skills
KNOWLEDGE OF RUGBY LEAGUE (SPORTS RELATED EXPERIENCE)
Essential/Desirable
 Understanding of and interest in the sport of Rugby League
 Understanding of professional team sports
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED
 Hold as a minimum an NVQ Level 3 in Advice & Guidance
 Driving Licence
BEHAVIOURAL CHARCTERISTICS
 Strong Influencing skills
 Good confident communicator
 Strong questioning and listening skills