Job Description
Blues Foundation:
We are the charitable arm of Bedford Blues Rugby Club. We use the values of rugby and sport to change lives through interventions and programmes that support our local community. Our work aims to improve wellbeing, create inclusive opportunities, and develop skills in young people.
Launched in April 2020, we have projects that are designed specially to support our target audiences and help young people tackle their personal challenges. Projects include our flagship Tackle LIFE programme, Rugby and Reading, curriculum rugby, our ABILITY Blues disability sport programme and our Holiday Provision.
Role Overview:
We are looking for someone driven and passionate to lead and champion rugby delivery at Bedford Blues Foundation. The Senior Rugby Development Officer will represent the Foundation in community clubs, schools and engage with Bedford Blues supporters and the wider community.
The Senior Rugby Development Officer will lead high quality coaching on our curriculum rugby programmes and secondary school rugby delivery. They will lead our internal and external CPD courses and manage casual staff. They will also become the key link to community rugby clubs in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, growing our brand and presence locally.
The person: