Job Reference 0446-24-R Date Posted Wednesday 13 November 2024 Application Closing Date Wednesday 27 November 2024 Location Preston Campus Salary £28,759 to £32,982 per annum pro rata. Plus market rate supplement of £18495 per annum pro rata Basis Part Time Term Time Contract Type Indefinite Job Category / Type Professional Services School / Service Sport Hours 4.00 hours per week Interview Date To be confirmed Job details The University is inviting applications for the post of Sports Coach in Women's Rugby Union. Working with key university staff and the Students’ Union, the role will provide leadership for the Women's Rugby Union Team in order to drive the development of a high-performance sport culture at the University. The successful candidate will be expected to take training, select the squad and oversee match day preparation and performance across the course of the season. Goals will be set in conjunction with the Performance Sport Manager. This role will require a 4 hours per week to include evening working, and the ability to travel to fixtures with the team will be expected. This is an exciting opportunity to join the university as we deliver a new sports strategy. You must be appropriately qualified with a minimum of an up-to-date Level 2 Coaching Award as well as having experience of coaching in a performance sport environment. The ability to influence and inspire others, set and maintain high standards and having excellent communication skills also essential. If you would like to discuss your suitability for this role, please contact Kate Youngman, Performance Sports Manager for further details. Read more about the benefits of working at the University We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.